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Job Descrption

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Would you like to be part of a team passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children and young people with SEND? We currently are looking for a SEN caseworker who will be responsible for managing an Early Years to Year 6 caseload.

Do you have:

• the commitment to implement the Council Equal Opportunities Policies;
• knowledge of Education and SEN law and processes.;
• understanding of areas of SEN and ability to relate this to Lewisham's Equal Opportunities policies;
• the ability to complete complex processes efficiently and to a high standard within defined deadlines.
   

What’s the role?

To be responsible for a caseload of children and young people with SEND and manage all statutory processes linked to Education Health Care Needs Assessments and Education, Health and Care Plans statutory frameworks in accordance with The Children and Families Act 2014 and SEN Code of Practice January 2015.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance 
• Local Government Pension scheme 
• Flexible working and family friendly policies 
• Season ticket and bicycle loans 
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships 
• Supportive staff networks

What we’re looking for

Someone who is committed to support our children and young people with SEND to achieve their aspirations and meet their educational outcomes.

Someone to successfully work in partnership with children and young people, families, education settings, education, health and social care services and other partner agencies.

Someone who will provide comprehensive casework management to ensure the effectiveness of our service in accordance with the requirements of the Children’s & Families Act 2014 and the SEN Code of Practice 2015.   Someone with excellent drafting skills to prepare complex documents on the basis of professional reports and interpretation of law and local policy.

Location

The job is primarily based in Kaleidoscope  but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office  and from home on a regular basis. Currently we are working in the office 2 days per week.

Special conditions

• Excellent literacy and numeracy.
• IT skills — word processing, use of databases etc.
• The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.

Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Jonathan Barker Jonathan.Barker@lewisham.gov.uk

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

£42, 855 - £44, 862 per annum (PO2)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk and an advisor will be in touch with you.

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