SEND Annual Review Assistant Coordinator - Redeployment 16840
* Suffolk County Council – Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid
* 37 hours per week x 2
* Permanent
We’re passionate about improving the future for our customers, our children, young people and their families. If you are too, join us as a SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) Annual Review Assistant Coordinator and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving.
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will:
* work efficiently and effectively with Children and Young People (CYP), their families and partner agencies to provide support through the SEND journey as well as ensuring statutory timescales are met
* have direct case responsibility for a cohort of pupils with Education Health Care Plans (EHCP) in local mainstream and specialist early years’ settings, of statutory school age and post 16, monitoring progress through annual reviews and ensuring EHC Plans remain current and relevant
* co-ordinate and complete EHC Needs Assessments within statutory timescales, demonstrate key-working approaches in everyday practice and have professional relationships with and understanding of education settings and partner agencies to underpin this work.
You will need
* Suitable qualifications at Level 2 and above or equivalent experience in a relevant area of work
* Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
* Experience of collaborative work with CYP, families and professionals and evidence of using solution focused approaches in practice
* A key understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures
The team
The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team works closely with families, schools, and other professionals to assess children's needs and develop Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
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 welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation.
For more information
Please contact Lizzie Girling for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473260331 or emailing **************@suffolk.gov.uk
How to apply
Step 1 -Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
Step 2 -Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 -Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question):
* This role requires accurate record-keeping and plan writing. Can you give an example of a time when your attention to detail was crucial in your work? What was the outcome?
* How do you prioritise your workload when dealing with multiple annual reviews and tight deadlines? Can you provide a specific example of how you've managed this in the past?
* This role may require adapting to new procedures or technologies. Can you give an example of a time when you had to quickly learn and implement a new system or process?
* Describe a time when you had to work effectively with professionals from other agencies or departments. What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?
Please note:Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
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.
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs.
* up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
* membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
* performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
* training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
* a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
* diverse and active staff networks
* flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
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