JOB TITLE: SEN Casework Assistant
WORKER TYPE: Hybrid
HOURS/DURATION: Permanent, 37 hours per week
Starting Salary is £25,992 (Level one) rising to £26,835 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
We've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out more.
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
About the role
* To provide comprehensive casework management and administrative support to ensure the effectiveness of the Special Educational Needs Service. Casework Assistants will hold a caseload of pupils with special educational needs and their role is to support to fulfil the statutory function of the local authority.
* Casework Assistants will provide support to the Casework Officer on casework issues involving written and oral communication with parents and a range of professionals, including school staff, Educational Psychologists, Medical Officers, Social Workers and LA Officers.
About you
The ideal candidate will have:
* A good knowledge of administrative practices and procedures.
* Ability to learn the work of the Children and Families Department, including an awareness of SEN policies in Nottingham.
* Experience of liaising with colleagues and professionals across a range of service areas.
* Experience in the use of database systems and software packages.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with a variety of people.
The role is predominantly working from home, with the expectation to complete at least one day in the office per week. The post holder must be willing to work at any location within the city and travel within and outside the city to meet the requirements of the role; however, the primary office location is Woolsthorpe Depot (NG8 3JP).
HOW TO APPLY
Please read through the attached job description / person specification which can be found here and submit your CV and a short supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the essential criteria as mentioned above.
Closing date: 6th January 2025
Interviews for this role - to be confirmed.
At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working.
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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