Casework Officer OCC609802 Oxford, England
Job description
Job details
Salary range: £41,496 - £44,539 per annum
Work location: Oxfordshire (Abingdon, Oxford or Banbury)
Hours per week: 37 – we are open to discussions about flexible working
Contract type: Permanent
Vetting requirements: This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check.
Closing date: Friday 18th August 2023
Interview date: Interviews will be held week commencing 4th September 2023
About us
We have three exciting opportunities available within our Special Educational Needs Casework Team. You will be joining Oxfordshire County Council during a time of rapid improvement, in our services and provision for Children and Young People with SEND. Our vision is focused on improving outcomes and supporting Children and Young People to achieve their aspirations.
We are looking for Casework Officers in our Early Years and Primary Team and our Secondary and Post-16 team. You will be given the opportunity if successfully selected for an interview to state your preferred team.
The successful candidate will be joining existing team of Casework Officers across three geographical areas within Oxfordshire.
The role is an exciting opportunity to support Oxfordshire’s vision in improving outcomes and supporting aspirations for all Children and Young People with SEND.
About the role
Reporting to the Senior SEN Officer, you will be responsible for all aspects SEN casework, including Annual Reviews, Complex casework and Phase Transfer processes for children and young people with Education Health and Care Plans (EHC Plans). You will act as the first point of contact for children/young people with EHC Plans and their families within a defined geographical area. You will also ensure Children and Young People and their families are at the centre of everything we do.
You will be based in one of the area offices across Oxfordshire (Abingdon, Oxford or Banbury).
About you
The successful candidate will be educated to Degree level or above or have substantial relevant experience. You will have practical experience in a relevant field, experience of a customer or service-user facing environment, and will have a high level of interpersonal and communication skills. You will have a proven ability to work in a pressurised environment, to work on your own initiative with good time management and problem solving skills.
Rewards and benefits
- Culture of flexible working
- Technology to support agile working where role permits
- Up to 33 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays
- Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday
- Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
- Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
- Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development
Would you like to know more?
Please click here to view the Job Description and Selection Criteria.
For more information about the role please contact Nick Field, Secondary and Post-16 Team Lead Officer on [email protected], or Bex Smith, Senior SEN Officer on [email protected].
Application Procedure
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Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.
Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
Our commitment to:
Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Our commitment to:
Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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