Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.8/5 and over 600+ reviews have an exciting Locum opportunity available for an experienced SEN Case office based in Halifax.There is an expectation that candidates will be on site each Wednesday to attend a team meeting and work from a collaboration room, otherwise work can be completed remotely.
Pay Rate: £275 - £350 per day
Contract Length: Initial contrcat is 3 months
Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Benefits of working for Sanctuary Personnel:
- Fully online and paperless registration service
- Free DBS and compliance service including paid for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules (if applicable)
- Exclusive access to fully managed service social work projects (some outside IR35) with high rates of pay, flexible working, support from experienced social work practitioners, accommodation assistance (if applicable), retention bonuses (if applicable) and extensive equipment provided.
- Revalidation/registration renewal based on length of service
- £250 refer a friend bonus once referral has worked 100 hours (uncapped – T&Cs apply)
- Find your own job bonus - Receive £250 for bringing your own position to us
- Your own dedicated consultant with extensive experience recruiting to social work roles (public & private sector)
- Daily payroll and in-house payroll system
- Access to our online careers hub
Main Duties of the SEN Case officer:
- Contribute to Local Authority initiatives concerning Education Health and Care Needs Assessment and Review processes for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND)/LDD. This involves meticulous composition and review of Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans, and active participation in collaborative efforts with parents, schools, health, social care, and other SEND professionals.
- Facilitate the advancement of identified pupils spanning the SEND spectrum towards achieving predefined Outcomes in their EHC Plans and Annual Review targets.
- Offer expert guidance on implementing EHC Plan provisions within the parameters of early years, school, or college curricula, including relevant assessment and reporting frameworks.
- Support seamless transitions to Post-16 education, engaging with service providers and aiding in the allocation of placements across various settings. This includes coordinating with partners to identify appropriate financial contributions.
- Serve as the designated focal point and advisor for parents/carers, early years providers, schools, colleges, and pertinent agencies.
- Proactively collaborate with providers and colleagues to ensure optimal educational outcomes for children and young people with EHC Plans. Provide tailored assistance and counsel to early years providers, school/college personnel, and SEN/school improvement professionals as required.
Requirements of the SEN Case officer:
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in a comparable role within a local authority environment.
- Demonstrated eligibility to work and reside in the UK. Must possess a current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide two professional references.
- Possession of a valid UK driving license with a clean record, enabling independent commuting to and from the workplace.
Regretfully we are only able to respond to experienced candidates who meet these requirements for this SEN Case Officer role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you.
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