SEND Case Officer

Job title:

SEND Case Officer

Company

Surrey County Council

Job description

Details

• Reference: SCC/TP/287916/1505
• Positions: 2
• Salary: £35,730 – £38,585 per annum
• Category: Care – Children and Young People
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working hours: 36 hours per week
• Posted on: 19 July 2024
• Closing date: 11 August 2024
• Directorate: Children, Families & Lifelong Learning
• Location: Dakota, 11 De Havilland Drive, Brooklands, Weybridge KT13 0YP

DescriptionThe starting salary for these positions is £34,356 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.The office base location for these positions is Dakota in Weybridge, however as a team we support hybrid working meaning you aren’t required in the office 5 days a week. We’d welcome a conversation with successful candidates on what hybrid working could look like for you.We are excited to be hiring four new, enthusiastic and dedicated SEND Case Officers to work within our Education, Lifelong Learning and Culture Service.Current opportunities on offer are as follows:

• 1 x permanent, full-time (36 hours per week) positions
• 1 x 12-month, fixed-term, full-time (36 hours per week) positions

Rewards and benefits

• 26 days’ holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the serviceThe service has undergone a rapid transformation and we are now looking for proactive individuals to join us in moving forward positively with continuous improvements; working towards robust and positive outcomes for some of our most vulnerable children and young people.About the roleOn a day-to-day basis you will work closely with the families of children with special educational needs and disabilities to ensure bespoke, holistic delivery plans are in place that best assist the child and their family to meet their needs. Your reflective nature and passionate approach will see you driving forward improvements which will be delivered through high quality work. You’ll be a clear and comprehensive communicator and through effective organisational skills, you’ll ensure that we meet and look to push beyond our obligations.Shortlisting criteriaTo be shortlisted to interview for this position your CV and personal statement will clearly evidence:

• Good knowledge of educational settings and a willingness to develop this further
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to write coherent reports
• Passion and experience of working with vulnerable/young children

Contact usPlease contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.For an informal discussion please contact Alex Withington by e-mail at .The job advert closes at 23:59 on 11.08.2024 with interviews to follow.An enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role.Our valuesOur values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about .Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.Our commitmentSurrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.Files to download

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Expected salary

£35730 – 38585 per year

Location

Brooklands, Dumfries and Galloway – Weybridge, Surrey

Job date

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 02:38:31 GMT

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