Job Details Company Job Details THE ROLE Hours: 37 per week Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 Grade 9 Dudley’s SEND team has had a number of developments in recent years and continues its journey to ensure children and young people’s needs are met. Our transformed Children’s Services put children’s needs at the very heart of all that we do and we are looking for passionate, innovative, dedicated and determined Case Officers to join our team and help us deliver better outcomes for children and young people. There are several elements to the work undertaken by the SEND team, which ranges from statutory assessments, to case work at various age ranges from 0-25. These positions will ideally suit individuals who have experience of working with children and young people with SEND. They will have an excellent understanding of the statutory core role within the Local Authority which is supported by very good knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice. They will be outstanding communicators who work as part of a multiagency approach and with parent carers to support children and young people to achieve their outcomes. This individual will have the ability to work independently as well as part of a motivated and fast paced team to deliver excellent quality EHCPs to support positive outcomes for children and young people. They will be calm under pressure and highly adaptive and flexible. For further information about this exciting role, please contact Susan.Powelldudley.gov.uk or Samantha.Edwardsdudley.gov.uk. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check. N.B We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications. Key Requirements The interviews will require attendance at a Children’s Panel, the date and time of which is yet to be agreed but will shortly before or after the main interview panel. So that we can demonstrate Dudley’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and to improve bias in the recruitment process that could create barriers for candidates. Your personal data will be anonymised when you apply, to ensure that you comply with our anonymisation process, please ensure you have removed your name and date of birth from any attachments prior to uploading them to your application. Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. If you require support completing an online or paper application form and or interview techniques, please contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning on 01384 818 143 or acldudley.gov.uk who can support with Digital Skills and Job Applications. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcingdudley.gov.uk If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/ If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcingdudley.gov.uk Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so. The Council’s full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at http://www.dudley.gov.uk/ N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications Attached documents Person Specification -Case Officer - Updated 18.10.2023.doc Job Description - Case Officer - Updated 18.10.2023.doc Benefits List Company Top tip when applying – As we’ve got a new recruitment system the application process has changed a little and we hope you’ll like it You’ll first need to register and create a profile the first time you apply. Creating your profile will enable you do things such as track your application progress, view emails you’ve received from us and manage communication preferences, manage your interview bookings and offer information if successful. About Dudley Council It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves. In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that: is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents We want to leave a legacy of a better future for the borough that reflects Dudley borough’s potential and harnesses the ambitions of the people we serve. For more information see our Council Plan www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/plan-policies-and-strategies/council-plan, Dudley Borough Vision for 2030, Forging a Future for All www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk and key information about the borough and its communities at All about Dudley Borough www.allaboutdudley.info Company Info Website http://www.dudley.gov.uk/ Telephone 01384 811300 Location Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council Council House Priory Road Dudley West Midlands DY1 1HF United Kingdom