Referral and Advice Officer Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Service Area
Social Care - Children's Social Care
Job Title
Referral and Advice Officer Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Grade
BBU07
Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)
BBU07 26,421 - 28,770
Contract Type
Full time fixed term
Contract Hours
37 hours per week for 12 months
Job Advert
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Officer (SEND) based in the Bedford Integrated Front Door Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub to help deliver positive outcomes for children and young people.
As a SEND Officer, you will be responsible for processing all referrals and requests for children's social care services, making decisions on the most suitable response based on the child's needs. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills as you will be representing the front line for all incoming calls and correspondence for the IFD service.
Ideally, you will have office administration experience, especially in Outlook and word processing, as well as experience working within the Children sector. You will be able to listen, record sensitive information accurately and effectively, and possess a good understanding of issues related to child protection and children in need.
We take pride in getting it right first time, and you will receive the training and support you deserve to help you deliver for this already first-rate service from day one. If you have the commitment, drive, and ability to deliver high service standards across the borough, then you are the person we are looking for.
How to Apply
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please ensure your CV demonstrates how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for; the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria.
Please note:
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
* a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
* a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only)
unless the appointment is business critical.
For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk.
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
Work Pattern
Monday to Friday
Is this an enhanced DBS role?
No
Is this a politically restricted role?
No
Is this a customer-facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?
Yes
Vacancy Location
Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough Council Recruitment, Bedford
Location
Borough Hall, Bedford
Is this a designated car user position?
Yes
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