Job Introduction
The SEND Integrated Assessment Team are responsible for the Local Authorities statutory functions in respect of Education, Health and Care Assessment and reviews.
We are looking for a SEND Senior Officer to join our dedicated team. This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in our vibrant and diverse city.
The main responsibilities of this role:
- To work in partnership with parents in relation to individual pupil cases, to offer a listening ear, showing empathy and support at all times; to liaise with the Parent Partnership Service and the local Mediation Service where necessary to support a solution focused approach to resolving casework.
- To work collaboratively with a range of professional colleagues within Bradford Council, and Casework Officers across the 0-25 Integrated Assessment Team as well as partners from other agencies such as health and social care to ensure that EHCP assessments and annual reviews are fully compliant.
- To prepare individual cases and present them as the representative of Bradford Council at the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal undertaking training where necessary.
- To line manage a team of SEND Casework Officers and Annual Review Officers
An Enhanced Disclosure check with Barred List will be undertaken for this post.
Contact:
If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Lesley Brown on Lesley.Brown@bradford.gov.uk
Employee Offer
Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf .
Equal Opportunities
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its member
