Senior SEN Officer

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior SEN Officer to shape and influence at an operational level in terms of the service and leading the team as well as at a strategic level by informing approaches to adult pathways and opportunities for young people aged 14 and older with SEND who have EHC Plans.

The successful candidate will be resilient, have extremely high levels of knowledge in relation to the Children and Families Act 2014 and associated regulations and statutory guidance. You will have experience within the post 16 sector and have a high level of awareness of educational pathways for young people aged 14+ including, HE,  FE, supported apprenticeships and supported internships for example.

You will be highly skilled in the use of technology to manipulate and analyse data to inform practice with a strong background in leading teams. You will be an excellent communicator and be able to develop strong professional relationships with children, young people and their families as well as wider professionals, health, social care and educational providers. Above all you will have the highest expectations for all young people including employment and will have the skills and knowledge to make sure they are supported to achieve their aspirations and prepare for adulthood.

The successful post holder will primarily be responsible for overseeing the 14+ team as well as additional designated area of responsibility which will be agreed. You will support the Assessment and Case Coordinators in the management of complex cases and oversee the successful transition from year 11 to Post 16 and for in year phased transfer within post 16 institutions within the statutory timescales.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.

About you

To be considered for this exciting position the successful candidate will have previous demonstrable experience in a similar post and possess the ability to assess the local area to effectively identify and meet the needs and improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND. You will be responsible for managing a team and reporting on performance to a range of stakeholders including parents and carers of children with SEND and young people with SEND. You will have excellent self-management and organisation skills and ensure that all communication is responded to professionally and within agreed timeframes. You will ensure that parents/carers and young people are clear about processes, where and how to access information and receive help when they ask for it.

About Camden

Camden’s main offices are located in modern, award-winning offices at King’s Cross. You can expect an exceptional range of benefits including discounted access to the onsite leisure facilities with swimming pool, recognition and reward for high performance with progression and pay increases, flexible and agile working hours and access to a leading pension scheme.

Camden is proud to be the country’s first Timewise council and as part of this accreditation, we work to help parents balance work with childcare. This fits in with our aim to be leaders in innovative, flexible and part-time working that allows for different patterns of care and for parents to share childcare responsibilities.

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Discover and Diversity

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If you want to find out more about what it’s like to work at Camden to help you decide whether we’re a good fit for you, please click HERE to complete our online scenario based questionnaire. Please note, this does not form part of the application and will not be used as part of the selection process.

Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard

Camden are very proud to be accredited to the level of excellence for the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard.  The Mayor’s Good Work Standard sets the benchmark for the highest employment standards and demonstrates that as an employer, Camden is contributing to a fairer and more inclusive London. These good practices are also an important step in attracting and retaining a diverse, talented and productive workforce.

How to apply

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application form you will be expected to explain how you meet the key requirements for this role listed in this advert. When explaining how you meet each of the requirements, please give examples that clearly demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience. When writing your examples give a brief description of the situation or task but focus on the actions you took and the result of your actions.

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for people who have a disability or long-term health condition. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk, or post to 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG.

Closing dates for applications: Sunday 19th January 2020

Interviews to be held: Friday 31st January 2020

Please quote reference: 190000U7

To view the Job Profile please click HERE http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/7083218/file/document?inline

Camden welcomes new employees on a monthly basis; next available dates for induction are Monday 13th January 2020, Monday 17th February 2020 & Monday 16th March 2020