Head of SEN Statutory Services
Brighton and Hove City Council
Brighton and Hove
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 7 February 2016
Job overview
Brighton & Hove Children's Services are seeking a lead for our SEN statutory services and the SEN reform agenda.
Brighton & Hove is seeking an effective leader to take forward and develop the work of the SEN Statutory Services team in partnership with parents, young people, other professionals in health, education and social work and the community and voluntary sector.
The city has good support for children with SEN and is committed to partnership working with parents, young people, schools and other agencies to meet the full needs of children with Education, Health and Care Plans.
Alongside the rewards that come with running a high quality SEN service, there are also challenges in terms of budget pressures, demand, the legal framework and the complexity of multi-disciplinary working.
- A highly effective communicator, you will be able to speak to and write for a wide range of audiences including elected members.
- You will demonstrate a good professional understanding of SEN and disability.
- With a strong empathy for families with a disabled child and mediation skills, you will be able to evidence how you have gained the confidence of parents in the work you have done to date.
- You will have a strong track record of managing large demand-led budgets successfully.
- You will demonstrate an understanding of the process for commissioning specialist placements annually to meet identified need and to managing contracts and service level agreements.
- You will also have a strong commitment to partnership working to ensure that the education, health and care needs of children and young people are met.
It's a real challenge but there is a chance to make a positive difference to the lives of our most vulnerable children and their families.
For further information and an opportunity to discuss the post, please contact Regan Delf, Assistant Director (Children's and Adult Services) on 01273 293504 or email regan.delf@brighton-hove.gov.uk.
Closing date: Sunday 7 February 2016.
Interview date: Tuesday 23 February 2016.
Apply online now at: www.jobs.brighton-hove.gov.uk
We look forward to receiving your application.
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- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, Hove
- East Sussex
- BN3 3BQ
- United Kingdom
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