SEN Casework Admin Officer
- Employer
- Worcestershire County Council
- Location
- Worcester, Worcestershire
- Salary
- £16,725 - £17,662 per annum
- Closing date
- 13 Jan 2019
- Reference
- REC000655
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Administration / Clerical / Secretarial - inc PA
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Working Pattern
- Flexible hours
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
Following a restructure that will enable the SEND Service to enhance and improve its' service to parents and carers, and to schools and settings, we have vacancies for experienced administrators.
The SEND Service carries out the Local Authority's statutory responsibilities to:
Manage the statutory SEND system for EHC assessment
Preparing and issuing EHC Plans
Determining educational placement and support, and
Monitoring arrangements and provision for individual children and young people with EHC Plans
You will need to be highly organized and methodical in your work and experience of Microsoft Office is vital. The current team has responsibility for the administration of all aspects of the Education, Health and Care needs assessment process.
The posts are permanent but there is also a temporary 6 month maternity cover position should this suit you better.
The right candidates will have:
Experience of working in an administrative role within an environment that requires flexibility and good team work.
The ability to prioritise and plan their workload in accordance with statutory deadlines in ever changing circumstances.
Experience of using technology for data recording and extraction, and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Experience of other software packages an advantage.
Experience of dealing with high volumes of telephone enquiries where the caller may be anxious or concerned.
Understanding of perspectives of parents and providers in relation to children and young people with SEND
Some knowledge of the scope of activity undertaken by Children's Services would be helpful.
Awareness of the SEND Code of Practice.
Company
The work we do at Worcestershire County Council matters! We are there for the most vulnerable people in society who need us the most, we are helping to build a successful and growing local economy, we protect our environment, we improve outcomes for our children, young people and families, and we help ensure our residents are healthier, live longer and have a better quality of life. In short, what we do makes a difference to people's lives!
With so many ways to contribute, the chances are we have a job opportunity that's the career for you.
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While you are working hard, doing your best for the people of Worcestershire, we will do our best to provide an environment that supports and inspires you. Here are some of the top reasons why you should work here.
Notes for applicants
When you click 'apply', you will be re-directed to Worcestershire County Council's online application site.
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If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please let us know.
Contact details: recruitment@worcestershire.gov.uk
- Website
- http://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 01905 846666
- Location
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Worcestershire County Council
County Hall
Spetchley Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 2NP
United Kingdom
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