Back to Job Search

Sen Manager

Job Description

SEN Manager needed with West Berkshire Council

Start Date- ASAP

Location - Newbury

Duration - Initially 3 months

Hours per week - 37 hours per week across 4 days

Salary - £60ltd per hour

In the role you will be managing a caseload and will therefore need a good working knowledge of SEN including a thorough understanding of the relevant legislation. This is a full time position working across 4 days on a hybrid working basis.

Description:

  • As a case working manager you will ensure the formal process of assessment, EHC plans, placement and review is carried out efficiently, consistently and in line with the Children's and family Act 2014 and Code of Practice (including meeting the prescribed timescales), for SEN pupils in your phase.
  • As an SEN manager you will take part in the development of processes for Education, Health and Care Assessments and Plans in line with the Children and Families legislation and to be involved as appropriate in implementation.
  • SEN managers oversee casework of young people in your age group and undertake management of individual cases, including meetings and reviews as appropriate. To meet with parents and their representatives as necessary to discuss issues relating to statutory assessment and provision for EHCP pupils.
  • SEN managers are required to act as lead officer in representing the Authority at SEN Tribunal in cases where agreement cannot be reached on provision / placement. Ensuring a high standard of presentation of the LA's case at hearings, including preparation of witnesses etc. Ensuring that Tribunal data is recorded, and cases are progressed according to the prescribed timescales.

What is required?

  • Education to degree level or equivalent
  • Professional qualification in Education
  • Successful management experience in a school or further education provider
  • Experience of leading inter-agency working and working with parents, heads, SENCOs and other professionals in an SEN context

If you are interested, please call Erin Webbe on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - erin.webbe@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £250.

The benefits of working with SCS;

  • A specialist, dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact
  • Exceptional referral bonuses - £250 per referral placed in to work!
  • An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
  • Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
  • Payroll service twice a week.
  • Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
  • Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
  • Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
  • DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge.