SEND Case Officer

This is a 12 month  fixed term contract.

£31,273  per annum 

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated member of staff to work within the Education, Lifelong Learning and Culture Service. The service has just undergone a rapid transformation and we are looking for proactive individuals to join us in moving forward with continuous improvements and working towards robust and positive outcomes for our children.

On a day to day basis you will be working closely with families of Children with Special Needs and Disabilities to ensure bespoke, holistic delivery plans are in place to best assist the child and their family. Your reflective nature and passionate approach will see you driving forward improvements whilst ensuring your effective organisation and communication skills ensure you deliver high quality work.

To be shortlisted to interview for this position your application will clearly evidence:

• Good knowledge of educational settings and a willingness to develop this further
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to write coherent reports
• Experience of working with vulnerable/young children

For more information please find attached to the bottom of this advert a full job description.

Contact Details

For an informal discussion contact  Emma Harkin  by e-mail at emma.harkin@surreycc.gov.uk. We look forward to receiving your application. 

Additional Information

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 11 April 2021 .

Interviews Date: To be confirmed 

From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 2 years’ service, a generous local government salary related pension, as well as the option to join our car lease scheme. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff.

Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.

An enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role.

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