SEND Annual Review Officer
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
27/11/2024
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 10/12/2024 23:59
Salary:
£28,624 > £31,067
Employment Location:
Gateshead Civic Centre
Further Information
We’re looking for an Annual Review Officer – Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) – 6-month Fixed Term/Secondment opportunity, Interested?
Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for!
The team…
The SEND Service supports the assessment, monitoring and review of children with special educational needs and disabilities.
About the role….
You will be responsible as an Annual Review Officer for providing efficient and effective administration for the SEND Team, including offering appropriate support and guidance to parents, schools, and other professionals. This will include overseeing the annual review process to ensure effective and timely delivery of the amended EHC Plans.
The post is based at the Civic Centre, Gateshead. After an initial induction period, the post will operate on a hybrid basis, offering some opportunity for home working.
Internal applicants should discuss the possibility of a secondment to this post with their current line manager.
A bit about Gateshead Council…
Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage and the demand for our services continues to grow. We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community. We’re truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.
People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.
What’s in it for you? Well, there’s so much on offer and here’s just a few of the highlights!
You’ll be paid a competitive salary from £28,624 to £31,067
We’ll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension.
You will receive an annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro-rata for part time employees) rising to 32, 2 of which may be fixed by the council at any time. You also have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
You’ll have the opportunity to participate in the Council’s Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs, which could be up to 26 flexi days per year.
We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure a positive work life balance.
A robust Workforce Development offer with opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.
You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme.
You’ll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounts and offers on online and high street shopping
It’s time to apply!
We’re delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link Job Profile. It’s important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us we’ll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.
For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please contact Andrea Glasgow on 0191 4333015 or email andreaglasgow@gateshead.gov.uk.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.