Suffolk County Council are looking for SEND Resolution and Tribunal Officer to join our team. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37 hours per week. This is Hybrid role. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £39,513 - £45,595 per annum (pro rata if part time). As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, we're driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. That's why, when you join us as a Resolution and Tribunals Officer you'll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career. Reimagine the possibilities. Your role and responsibilities You will: work with children, young people and their families to find a solution which will provide the most appropriate outcome for the child or young person represent the Local Authority at mediation meetings with families to resolve as far as possible disputes and disagreements specifically regarding SEND support and partake where necessary in the instruction of counsel and subsequent process for SEND Tribunals be expected to follow up on all Tribunal Orders to ensure full compliance with the Children and Families Act 2014 and The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Health, Education and Social Care Chamber) Rules 2008 liaise with colleagues and professionals in Health, Social Care and Education access teams to ensure effective joint working. You will need to have a passion for making a positive difference in Suffolk have a strong commitment to fairness, Equality and Diversity bring creativity to your work through innovation and openness to change be committed to listening to Children and their Families and to working collaboratively with them have the ability to clarify risks and concerns and focus on solutions to create a climate in which change can happen have an in depth knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and guidance as appropriate to role. The team The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Services team works closely with families, schools, and other professionals to assess children's needs and develop Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The service manages a wide variety of work, such as, reviews of EHCPs, arranging commissioned provision, consultations for mainstream and specialist placements. The service now operates within several focused teams with strong cross team working and a commitment to ensuring all contribute to service wide priorities. The Resolution and Tribunal Team oversee all work relating to appeals, mediations and tribunals. They aim to seek resolutions as soon as possible, working closely with parents, carers and other professionals involved. They inform ongoing service developments, checking that lesson learnt through their work are shared and appropriately acted upon. We work alongside; Special Education Services, SEND Funding and Provider Services and Educational Psychology and Therapeutic Services, Social Care and Health and we are all dedicated to helping children and young people achieve their individual outcomes. Empowering Everyone We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report. Closing date: Closing date:?11.30pm, 8 April 2025 If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this SEND Resolution and Tribunal Officer ??? role, even if you don't meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. ADZN1_UKTJ