SENco Neurodiversity Support Manager

Sodexo have a great opportunity for a SENco Neurodiversity Support Manager to join their team based at HMP Bronzefield, Surrey.

Reporting to our Education Manager the SENco Manager will be responsible for implementing a method of LDD assessments of all prisoners entering custody and identifying their needs. In addition to this the role will also be responsible for dedicating neurodiversity support to all prisoners to increase their engagement with the regime and become aware of coping strategies. 

The ideal candidate should have a relevant SENco qualification along with previous experience working within SENco, have fantastic people skills and be passionate about improving the learning experience for neuro-diverse prisoners 

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Role Responsibility

• Work effectively and efficiently with the Head of Learning & Skills and Education Manager to produce innovative and effective SENCO support 
• Work closely with the EOS Manager and Complex Case Manager to make an informed approach to a resident’s progression, motivate change and manage risk, whilst identifying any correlation between disruptive behaviour and LDD needs. 
• Liaising with the Wellbeing team, where relevant, including but not limited to occasions when residents exhibit a need for wellbeing support alongside LDD support, and whole-prison wellbeing initiatives 
• To provide professional leadership for the Learning Support department that secures its success and improvement. 
• Lead the CIAG team to provide adequate support during Induction and during a resident’s time in custody 
• Work directly with the Employment Hub to ensure the CIAG team feed the right information through to meet the needs of the prisoners. 
• Co-ordinate timetabling of LDD support, involving L&S staff and other professionals 
• To ensure high quality education for all residents and improved standards of learning and achievement. 
• To lead by example, providing inspiration and motivation, and embody for the residents and staff the vision, purpose and leadership of the Learning and Skills department. 
• Lead HMP Bronzefield through the Autism Accreditation process and Liaise with outside agencies as required. 
• To promote and support the department’s drive towards a dynamic, digital age learning culture that models and encourages the effective use of technology for learning. 
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of the curriculum within the Learning and Skills department. 
• Effectively plan LDD sessions by preparing and using relevant data for the benefit of the learner identifying opportunities for development. 
• Support colleagues with bespoke CPD and professional guidance. 
• To ensure all relevant policies and procedures, such as Security, Health and Safety and Prisoner Welfare, are adhered to and take responsibility of the work area. 
• Identify the needs of individuals in classes and groups and develop differentiation strategies and resources accordingly. 
• Identify vulnerable residents through reception and induction by appropriate screening and develop coping strategies 
• Monitor resident engagement and maintain relevant records on appropriate IT systems 
• Assist in any marketing strategies related to courses, delivery, and training within normal work hours and out of normal work hours. 
• Monitor take-up of SEN sessions and employ strategies to increase take-up to ensure maximum attendance. 
• Lead in the development, training & distribution of the Peer Workers for neurodiversity and Shannon Trust liaising with the Curriculum Leads.  
• Monitor attendance of learners reporting any difficulties to your Line Manager 
• Attend team meetings to evaluate progress and promote good practice and attend all staff meetings, which will include giving feedback on sessions and ideas for development of delivery practice and the Department generally 
• Curriculum 
• Draw up, monitor and record programmes of work at appropriate levels for the residents receiving one-to-one support. 
• Draw up and record intervention programmes of work at appropriate levels for the residents. 
• Support and guide colleagues to select the most appropriate teaching and learning methods and resources to meet the needs of pupils. 
• Ensure policies and practices set targets for realistic but challenging improvements. 
• Monitoring, assessment, recording, reporting and accountability 
• Undertake the assessment of new residents and ensure prompt and clear feedback 
• Ensure systems are in place for the assessment and recording of resident’s progress. 
• Use national and local comparative data to help to set clear targets for residents’ achievement. 
• Standards and expectations 
• Create and maintain an environment and a code of behaviour which promote and secure good teaching, effective learning, and high standards of achievement and behaviour. 
• Effectively monitor the standards of achievement across the department. 
• Monitoring and evaluation 
• Monitor and evaluate the support given by staff and peer workers. 
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of intervention programmes. 
• Establish a rapport with residents to encourage them to take their first steps in learning and establish coping mechanisms to achieve their potential 
• Have an in depth understanding of the Ofsted CIF for prisons. 
• Contribute to course reviews and setting and monitoring action plans 
• Meet agreed prison targets which will be identified in your PDR and reviewed regularly throughout the year. 
• Work a 37.5-hour week full time in the prison. 
• Undertake duties as required by the Director or Head of Learning, Skills & Employment that will contribute to the effective operation of HMP Bronzefield.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Previous SENCO experience 
• SENCO Qualification 
• To be passionate and relentless about improving the learning experience for neurodiverse prisoners 
• Experience of delivering effective interventions for learners 
• To have an interest in the rehabilitation and resettlement of offenders. 
• Reflective practitioner who seeks to improve the outcomes for learners 
• To have an ability to communicate effectively always through different mediums, including spoken and written communication. 
• Experience in strategic planning and self-evaluation of SEN delivery 
• Detailed understanding of Diversity & Inclusion 
• Detailed experience of Healthcare and its link to SEN 

Desirable

• Full teaching qualification (Minimum of PGCE or QTLS 
• Experience in a prison environment

Package Description

Up to £36,492 plus £3,453 London Weighting 

37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 

Sodexo offers the best range of employee benefits on the market. From discounts that reduce the cost of the weekly shop, to exclusive deals on holidays and keeping active. Our award-winning employee benefits platform offers everything YOU need to make life that little bit better every day.

• Health and wellbeing incentives
• Training and development opportunities
• Reward and Recognition schemes
• Flexible working considered
• Volunteering days
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free meals and parking on site

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

Post holders will be subjected to an advanced DBS check, a prison security check (level 2) prior to being employed.

OR (HMP Addiewell only)

Post holders will be subjected to an Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check prior to being employed.

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 36,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the energy, corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence, and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory, and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business

At Sodexo we are committed to a leading role in promoting equality opportunities and valuing diversity and inclusion. We seek to create a work environment based on mutual respect for all individuals, building a culture that appreciates and values the experiences and skills brought by each person to benefit our organisation and work hard to ensure that all people, whatever their age, disability, gender, transgender, marital or family status, race or ethnicity, religious belief of sexual orientation are welcome to and included within our business. We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process

Please note all roles within Sodexo Justice are subject to security and recruitment checks which may include a Social Media Check. You will also be asked to provide 5 years’ worth of references and request employment history details from the HMRC.