Description Suffolk County Council - Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX (Hybrid) £39,513 - £45,595 per annum (pro rata for part time) 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available Permanent When you join the SEND Family Services team as a SEND Practice Lead, we'll support your development from the start. We'll help you to play to your strengths, diversify your skills and build an influential and impactful career. With a variety of career paths and learning opportunities to explore, if you're motivated and passionate there's no limit to how far your ambition could take you. Reimagine the possibilities. Your Role and Responsibilities As a SEND Practice Lead for Panel and Specialist Provision, your days will be dynamic and purposeful. You'll be at the heart of supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will: oversee SEND Decision Making Panels to ensure effective and compassionate decision-making chair meetings with education settings and providers analyse data to identify trends and inform service improvements provide expert guidance to colleagues and partners quality assure critical documents and panel papers building and maintain relationships with specialist provisions You will utilise your skills to: ensure compliance with SEND panel procedures support the operational management of the SEND Panels resource team develop and maintain positive relationships across the SEND system contribute to ongoing service developments You Will Need A graduate-level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field In-depth knowledge of Signs of Safety and solution-focused intervention approaches Strong leadership and communication skills A passion for making a positive difference in children's lives Ability to work collaboratively with families, schools, and professionals. You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. The Team The SEND Services team is dedicated to supporting children and young people with special educational needs. We work closely with families, schools, and professionals to assess needs, develop Education, Health and Care Plans, and ensure the best possible outcomes. Our team values: Collaborative working Commitment to children's wellbeing Continuous learning and improvement Innovative problem-solving 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. For more information Please contact Wendy Allen (she/her) or Emma Connell-Smith (she/her) by emailing: wendy.allensuffolk.gov.uk or: emma.connell-smithsuffolk.gov.uk for a casual conversation. 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). You should use the Supporting Statement template. Describe a time when you've led a team through a significant change or challenging project. What strategies did you use to maintain team morale and effectiveness? Tell us about a situation where you successfully worked across different agencies or teams to achieve a shared goal. What made your collaboration effective? Give an example of how you've used data or trend analysis to inform service improvements or decision-making. 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 at 03456 014412 or recruitmentsuffolk.gov.uk We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process. Closing date: 11.30pm, 21 January 2025 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. LI-Hybrid