Warwickshire County Council’s SEND Assessment and Review Service (SENDAR) is a strong, dynamic and supportive team dedicated to putting the child / young person and their family at the heart of all we do. 
SENDAR is part of Warwickshire’s SEND and Inclusion team of specialist teachers and other professionals and works particularly closely with the Educational Psychology Service under joint leadership arrangements.

We work in modern offices and have a dedicated Business Support team, with a clear and supportive line management structure and established induction process. 

The Role

37.0 Hours per Week

We are seeking to appoint one full time permanent member of staff and one full time 12 month contract. Part time posts may be considered for either role. 

The successful candidate will have an identified geographical area of Warwickshire for which she/he will act as the point of contact throughout the SEND assessment and review process, actively developing partnership working with families, children, young people, a range of educational establishments and professionals from education, health, social care and the voluntary sector.

Key Requirements

The new post holder will be an experienced EHC Plan Coordinator or have experience working in the area of SEND within a local authority or educational setting context. They will have a strong understanding of relevant legislation, be able to work to statutory timescales, possess excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and have a willingness to work proactively with other agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes within available time and financial resources.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

For further information please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification.

Additional Information & How to Apply

For further information about the role please contact the hiring manager:
Ellen Gadd - ellengadd@warwickshire.gov.uk 
Nikki Davies - nikkidavies@warwickshire.gov.uk 
Natalie Williams - nataliewilliamssen@warwickshire.gov.uk 

Closing Date: 25th February 2019

Interview Date: 15th March 2019

To apply for this vacancy please click on the ‘Apply’ button.

Our method of application is online, you will also be required to upload a supporting statement of how you meet the essential criteria.

Please note, CV’s should not been submitted unless asked to do so.

If you are unable to apply using the 'Apply' button please contact the Recruitment Centre on recruitment@warwickshire.gov.uk, including your contact details and any relevant screenshots.

You will be notified of our shortlisting decision via email, so please check your email and WMJobs account on a regular basis after submitting your application.

Rewards & Benefits of working for Warwickshire

It really is true that every single job role here at Warwickshire County Council contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our County; we want to do this for our employees, too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours, technology to support remote working (such as light laptops and phones where the role allows).

Time to recharge is so important; we provide a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us. You get all Bank and public holidays off, plus all staff are given an extra day of holiday over Christmas.

As if that wasn’t enough, you’ll also have access to membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, a host of enhanced family friendly policies and some of the very best Learning and Development training courses to support your ongoing development.

We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.