SEND Assistant Caseworker Sleaford, England
Job description
The SEND Assistant Caseworker role is primarily an administration role that is a key element within our SEND Teams. The Assistant Caseworkers work closely with our SEND Caseworkers (Level 1 and Level 2), working in genuine partnership with children, young people, families, professional agencies, and the third sector.
Our aim is to ensure that the child/young person and their family can participate as fully as possible in regard to EHC needs assessments and the review process of EHC plans.
About the role
The SEND Assistant Caseworker role ensures the smooth and efficient completion of EHC needs assessments, ensuring that children and young people receive the appropriate services and provision to meet their needs and support them in achieving the best possible education, health and care outcomes.
About you
We are looking for someone who is an effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. In addition you will need to have strong verbal and written skills for communicating with a range of people and be well organised, with an ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. If you are looking for progression and the opportunity to develop and grow the SEND team is a great place to do it!
About us
The authority is one of the largest county councils in the UK and we are ambitious for both the residents of our county and the people who work here. We care about our staff, and it is important to us that you have an excellent work/life balance and the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills in a supportive Local Authority setting. We provide a robust and thorough training package for our new staff.
If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, to help you complete the best application possible, before clicking apply. This is a fixed term position with the potential to be made permanent.
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
- A Contributory pension
- Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
- Flexible working policies
- Career progression opportunities
- A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure
LCC are proud to offer an agile and flexible approach to working where each day presents new challenges, working from home and commutable to the base of Sleaford enabling you to strike the right balance for you and the service.
If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, before clicking apply! If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies then click on over to www.lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Closing date for applications is 26/3/23 Interviews will be held 6/4/23
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working between home and work will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements including regularity of home and office working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire 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.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
