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SEND 16-25 Officer (Sandwell Council At Risk & Internal Employees Only)

Employer: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Location: Connor Education Centre
Salary: Band F, SCP 26-31 (£29,636 - £33,799 per annum) (£15.36 - £17.52 per hour)
Closing date: 23 Oct 2019
Reference: SAND000004294

Sector: Local Councils
Job Type: Administration / Clerical / Secretarial - inc PA, Adult and community learning, Education - non-schools based, Schools / Academies - Support staff roles
Contract Type: Full time permanent
Working Pattern: Standard
Hours: Full-Time

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Job Details

An exciting opportunity has become available in a busy Special Educational Needs team. You will be part of a team working with children and young people between the ages of 0-25 years with SEND. You will play a pivotal role in the continued development of effective partnership working between health, education and social care with a focus on leading and coordinating SEN casework for post 16 students. You will also contribute to the review and development of local post 16 policy and practice.

You will:

Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience meeting statutory and legislative guidance in relation to special needs and experience of working within a post 16 context to include working directly with young people, parents, schools and post 16 providers
Have a working knowledge of SEN related legislation, the SEN Code of Practice and other current issues in education
Be self-motivated and organised with effective communication skills both written and verbal
Have an ability to analyse reports, and write/update Education, Health and Care Plans
Have initiative and problem-solving skills
Have a positive, energetic and enthusiastic outlook

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Stephen Davis – Area Team Manager on 0121 569 2777.

Our Values; Trust, Unity and Progress make us unique, they define how we do things and are reflected in the way we behave. They are important to us, guiding and shaping our organisational culture. Our values are key to us achieving Sandwell’s Vision 2030 and also guide us when we recruit.

Hours

37 hours per week

This vacancy and advert will be closed as soon as sufficient applications are received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible.

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Who are we?

Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone’s throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment.

Why work for us?

Generous annual leave entitlements
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:
An exclusive retail discounts portal
Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking
An employee assistance and counselling service
Annual leave purchase scheme
A wide variety of learning and development opportunities
Flexi-time working
A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity and paternity
Volunteering scheme

Your career at Sandwell Council

We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to senior managers.

Whether your focus is a support service, such as Finance, Human Resources, Legal or ICT, or a frontline service, such as Social Care, Planning & Regeneration, Housing or Leisure, it’s worth looking at what Sandwell has to offer.

Our plans for the future

Our Vision 2030 shows just how committed we are to creating the best future possible for our communities and for the people who live and work in Sandwell.

We’re a progressive organisation, and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we know there’s much more to do to make our vision. For more information on our plans for the future see our dedicated vision 2030 page; http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/Vision2030

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit;

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

For information on our Values and Behaviours, please visit:

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/council/values-behaviours

To view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide, please visit;

https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/30847/local-government-careers

Company info

Website: http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/
Telephone: 0121 569 3300
Location: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House
Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3BS
United Kingdom

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