SEN Case Officer

Shropshire Council 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

How to Apply:
If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV – Christopher.richardson@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.