Service Care Education is recruiting a SEN Planning Review Officer to work within the Dorset Council on a 3-month contract.
Job Title: SEN Planning Review Officer
Location: Dorchester
Contract Type: Temporary
Salary: £280 (Umbrella) per day
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled SEN Planning Review Officer to support Dorset Council in the delivery of high-quality services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Key Responsibilities
1. EHCP and SEND Processes: Support the completion of Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) and related SEND processes, ensuring compliance with statutory guidelines and incorporating the voices of children and families.
2. SEND Tribunal Process: Provide expertise in the SEND Tribunal process, including appeals mechanisms for families.
3. Multi-Agency Collaboration: Attend multi-agency meetings to contribute specialist insights into children's needs and strategies to achieve the best outcomes.
4. Data and Record Management: Maintain accurate data and detailed records of work with children and families, regularly reviewing their progress.
5. Organisational Efficiency: Prioritise workload effectively, meet tight deadlines, and work within financial constraints.
6. Team Collaboration: Operate as part of a multi-agency team, fostering partnerships across disciplines and sharing SEND-related knowledge.
7. Professional Development: Participate in training and peer support sessions with other SEND professionals across Dorset.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
1. Education: Minimum GCSE English and Maths (grade C or above) with relevant post-qualification training and experience.
2. Experience: Proven experience working within the SEN field and understanding statutory SEND processes.
3. Knowledge: Strong understanding of local authority functions or experience within complex organisations.
4. Communication Skills: Clear, effective oral and written communication, including the ability to write detailed reports on children's progress and needs.
5. Administrative Skills: Proficient in maintaining records and using data to inform service practices and performance.
6. Teamwork: Proactive, collaborative approach with a commitment to inclusion and Dorset Council's core behaviours: responsibility, respect, recognition, and collaboration.
7. Advocacy: A champion for inclusive education and SEND services.
8. Driving: Full UK Driving Licence.
If you are interested in this role or want further discussion, please contact Lewis O'Donnell either via email or tel: (phone number removed). Alternatively, if you have any friend or colleagues that might be interested, please feel free to refer them as we have a referral scheme in place of up to £250.
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