Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews, are seeking an experienced professional to take on this pivotal role. We are currently seeking an experienced SEND - Area Inclusion Lead to join a team in the South East of England.
Pay Rate: £375 - £400 per day
Contract Length: Initial contract is 6 months
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm.
Benefits of working with Sanctuary Personnel:
- Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you.
- Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs.
- Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally.
- Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game.
- Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a friend and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many friends you can refer.
- Professional Development: Working as a locum SEND Assessment and Review Assistant provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge.
Key Responsibilities of the SEND - Area Inclusion Lead:
- Ensure forms are completed and approved by the commissioning teams and Head of Inclusion.
- Make decisions regarding provision, tuition, consultations, placement changes, plan cessation, funding, challenge letters, and direction letters.
- Collaborate with Alternative Provision (AP) providers to ensure smooth integration with SEND processes and a graduated approach.
- Work directly with schools to embed inclusive education practices.
- Ensure timely updates of SEND transport requests.
- Run monthly reports, analyze performance, and review PCAR, assessment, and caseload data with case officers and Area Inclusion Leads to ensure progress and address backlogs promptly.
- Review and provide feedback on draft and final Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs), ensuring high-quality standards and signing off finalized plans.
- Evaluate monthly samples of PCARs, report on their quality to the Head of Inclusion, and provide feedback to officers.
- Lead and support officers in managing complex cases, including responding to case discussion forms.
- Oversee pupils out of school and those receiving Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS) who require specialized support and intervention.
- Work with other Area Inclusion Leads to support and evaluate specific leadership areas (e.g., Elective Home Education (EHE), EOTAS, Child Welfare and Safeguarding Work (CWSW), complex health cases).
- Submit reports to the Head of Inclusion as needed.
- Participate in multiagency panels, including joint funding, complex health, Children in Care (CIC), and Fair Access Panels (FAP).
Applicant Requirements of the SEND - Area Inclusion Lead:
- At least 1 year of experience in a similar role.
- Valid proof of eligibility to work and reside in the UK, a current DBS check, and two references.
- A clean UK driving license with the ability to commute independently.
Regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet these requirements for this SEND - Area Inclusion Lead role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements.
Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
