SEN Officer
Posted 25 days ago
- Barton Stacey, Hampshire
- Any
- External
- Expires In 2 months
SEN Officer
Start Date - ASAP
Contract length - Initially 6 months
Rate of pay - £340ltd per day
About the Company
Hampshire County Copuncil are a leading provider of services for children and young people with special educational needs (SEN). They are committed to providing an efficient and effective service to ensure that every child and young person with SEN can achieve their full potential.
About the Role
The company is seeking a highly motivated and experienced SEN Officer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing the EHC Needs assessment, annual review and placement process for children and young people from 0 years to age 25. The SEN Officer will have oversight and responsibility for complex casework, Mediation and Tribunals and will attend Mediation and pre-hearing Tribunal meetings as required.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and oversee the EHC Needs Assessment and placement process for young people
Ensure that each assessment is handled efficiently and within Statutory deadlines
Ensure that children's assessed needs are accurately described in their EHCPs
Negotiate and secure educational provision and placements for children and young people across Hampshire
Ensure that all children with EHCPs have their needs reviewed annually and that any agreed amendments to the EHCP and/ or change in provision and placement are made in consultation with parents and all other parties
Chair or represent the SEN Service at more complex annual reviews/transition planning meetings and other case planning meetings to secure outcomes that move situations forward so that children's needs are properly identified and met
Provide line management support to a team of SEN Caseworkers
Ensure the careful management of and accountability for SEN budgets, in accordance with HCC policyKey Requirements
Previous experience as an SEN Officer or equivalent
Experience in managing staff performance reviews and providing supervision
Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsHow to Apply
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to work as an SEN Officer for this company, please submit your CV to (url removed)
Start Date - ASAP
Contract length - Initially 6 months
Rate of pay - £340ltd per day
About the Company
Hampshire County Copuncil are a leading provider of services for children and young people with special educational needs (SEN). They are committed to providing an efficient and effective service to ensure that every child and young person with SEN can achieve their full potential.
About the Role
The company is seeking a highly motivated and experienced SEN Officer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing the EHC Needs assessment, annual review and placement process for children and young people from 0 years to age 25. The SEN Officer will have oversight and responsibility for complex casework, Mediation and Tribunals and will attend Mediation and pre-hearing Tribunal meetings as required.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and oversee the EHC Needs Assessment and placement process for young people
Ensure that each assessment is handled efficiently and within Statutory deadlines
Ensure that children's assessed needs are accurately described in their EHCPs
Negotiate and secure educational provision and placements for children and young people across Hampshire
Ensure that all children with EHCPs have their needs reviewed annually and that any agreed amendments to the EHCP and/ or change in provision and placement are made in consultation with parents and all other parties
Chair or represent the SEN Service at more complex annual reviews/transition planning meetings and other case planning meetings to secure outcomes that move situations forward so that children's needs are properly identified and met
Provide line management support to a team of SEN Caseworkers
Ensure the careful management of and accountability for SEN budgets, in accordance with HCC policyKey Requirements
Previous experience as an SEN Officer or equivalent
Experience in managing staff performance reviews and providing supervision
Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsHow to Apply
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to work as an SEN Officer for this company, please submit your CV to (url removed)
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