We are looking for a SEND Resolutions Officer for a temp to perm position in Derby area to start in immediately. Hours: 37.5h, Monday to Friday 9 am to 5.30 pm Pay rate: £319.59/day PAYE Successful candidate will be working closely with families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The main purpose of the role (full JD will be provided) To prepare chronologies and any other necessary paperwork, arrange and chair conferences with witnesses and perform other duties in relation to First Tier Tribunals and Appeals. To prepare cases for tribunal, liaising with Legal Services, Managers, Officers, and represent the Local Authority in a legal environment. Prepare evidence for Local Government Ombudsman. To present the Local Authority’s cases at the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal and defend appropriateness of the proposed service provision for an individual child/young person. To attend resolution meetings with parents and other professionals in an attempt to settle disputed issues without the need for formal legal redress wherever possible. This will include responsibility for negotiating changes to the EHC plans. To work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including parents, legal services, schools and colleges to deliver positive outcomes for children and young people and to limit the Local Authority’s exposure to risk of appeals. Experience / Requirements: Extensive experience within SEND Education background Ability to manage difficult situations Resolving conflicts with positive outcome Extensive experience of working with high levels of compliance/regulatory codes Enhanced DBS The closing date for this position is 04/02/2025, with the expectation of a candidate starting immediately. If you are interested and would like to apply for the role, please send your CV and contact details to Magdalena Uzarowska in response to this ad. CV’s will be shortlisted as received with successful candidate’s being contacted. Disclaimer: By submitting your CV and details to this ad, you are agreeing for One World Alliance Recruitment Group Ltd (Public Sector Recruitment) to contact you and forward your details onto the end client (via a neutral vendor) to determine your appropriateness for the position. By applying for the position, you agree to be represented by One World Alliance Recruitment Group Ltd if successful