Senior Caseworker - SEND Placements and Governance
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
26/05/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 04/06/2023 23:59
Salary:
£37,261 - £39,493
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Further Information
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued, and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
The SEND Placement and Governance Service Area have an exciting opportunity available for an additional senior caseworker, who will provide further resource and support to the SEND Placements Team on a 12 months fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
We are looking for an individual who has experience of line management and supporting others to develop their skills and knowledge.
Candidates should be passionate about improving outcomes for children within the borough and have experience of a front facing role in which you will challenge and support schools and resolve complex situations with families.
You should have up to date knowledge of SEND & Inclusion procedures and legislation, particularly knowledge of placement of vulnerable pupils through Fair Access, Exclusions and have an understanding of the vision relating to Pathway Development Centres.
The successful candidate will work alongside the team manager to provide line management to the team and support them to secure placements for children who are vulnerable or have special educational needs following legal processes defined by The Children and Families Act 2014.
The post holder will also support the team manager in investigating and responding to corporate complaints relating to SEND and Inclusion and any associated governance.
This post has been identified as suitable for flexible working.
We offer an excellent total reward package including a competitive salary, generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement as well as access to a number of additional employee benefits and a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Caroline Mobberley, Team Manager SEND Placements and Governance avia email at caroline.mobberley@stockton.gov.uk and a suitable time will be allocated to discuss.
If applying as an internal applicant wishing to be considered for the post on a secondment basis, service lead approval must be provided to the recruiting manager prior to being invited to interview.
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This job is closed for applications.