SEND Case Officer

The starting salary for this role is £32,173 per annum based on a 36 hour working week.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated person 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 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

At Surrey, our values and behaviours are just as important as our skills and abilities. They shape who we are as an organisation. Find out more about the values we follow.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 7th August 2022 with interviews  to follow 

 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.

Contact Details

For an informal discussion contact Charlotte Marsh or Debbie Narborough by email at charlotte.marsh@surreycc.gov.uk or debbie.narborough@surreycc.gov.uk

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Benefits

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.

Our Commitment

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.