About us

This is an exciting opportunity to join Warrington Borough Council as we move forward with the development of local special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services. We are looking for a diligent and meticulous 3x SEND Casework Officer to support the SEND Team to comply with the requirements set out in the SEND Code of Practice 2014, to support professionals to review, monitor and assess the education, health and care needs of children and young people with SEND.

There are 2x fixed term posts (12 month contract) and 1x permanent post that we are seeking to appoint to.

The role

In this role you will work closely key stakeholders (families, young people, schools and professionals) to

You will work within the SEND team at Warrington Borough Council and report directly to one of the SEND team managers.

What's needed?

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• The ability to manage time efficiently and meet deadlines, especially with regards to statutory timescales for EHCP Annual Reviews and Key Stage Transfers.
• The ability to work independently.
• The ability to manage relationships with parents and children and young people, building positive relationships.
• Resilience under pressure.
• The ability to demonstrate a high degree of awareness to the needs of service users.

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme

Key Dates & Further Information

Please contact Chrissy Skermer for an informal discussion regarding the role, by telephone on 01925 444127 or by email.

DBS clearance is required.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

DBS clearance is required.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer