SEN Case Officer Part Time

Vivid Resourcing Ltd

A council in the West Midlands are recruiting for a new member of our SEN Team within Learning & Skills at Shropshire Council, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving our transformation program forward, aligning with our vision, values, and strategic objectives. Join a team dedicated to promoting a healthy and inclusive society through cooperative efforts with health, housing, and the private sector. Attractive day rate and hybrid nature/remote possibility of working.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Special Educational Needs Service Manager in efficiently delivering the Local Authority’s statutory functions.
• Enable young people with learning difficulties and disabilities to achieve their full potential, facilitating informed decisions regarding education, training, or employment.
• Manage case load, coordinating multi-agency involvement to ensure positive outcomes across transitions.
• Write and amend Education Health and Care plans, ensuring compliance with LA policies and SEN legislation.
• Support settings to identify and meet pupil’s needs at SEN Support level.
• Contribute to Panel Decisions regarding provision and placement of children with Education Health and Care Plans.
• Manage SEN casework and monitor transition casework in Preparation for Adulthood, meeting statutory timescales.
• Provide support and challenge when necessary to settings and agencies.
• Monitor progress of children with EHCPs, identifying and addressing concerns.
• Assist Senior Case Managers with complex case work, including external arbitration and mediation services.

Requirements:

• Experience in SEN casework and knowledge of SEN legislation.
• Enhanced DBS
• Degree level or equivalent level qualification

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.