Special Educational Needs - London, United Kingdom - iWork Recruitment Limited

iWork Recruitment Limited

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Contract to start until with a possible extension.

Key responsibilities
To act as Keyworker for children with special educational needs and their families.

This will include:
Ensuring the authority complies with the SEND Code of Practice including adhering to statutory timeframes and processes for both new assessment and plans and annual reviews of Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans

Coordinating EHC needs assessments for children and young people with complex needs and their corresponding annual reviews

Acting as a single point of regular and consistent contact for these children, young people and their families, providing information and advice about services and support available.

Supporting children and families through assessment and planning processes, and empowering them to make informed decisions.

Supporting children and families to secure an appropriate school place and access other services they need.

Liaising with Education, Health, Social Care, and Voluntary Sector agencies.

Coordinating different services, practitioners and agencies, including organising Team around the Child/Family meetings.

Carrying out duties sensitively, with the needs and circumstances of children, young people and their families in mind

Qualifications
Professional qualification or studying towards a professional qualification in a relevant field e.g. Education, Health, Social Care, Youth Work or substantial experience in a similar role.

Experience
SEN case work experience in a local authority environment, working with a complex and varied caseload.

Skills
Knowledge and understanding of the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND Code of Practice 2015 and other legislation, current national developments and local policy in the area of special educational needs/disability and integrated

Ability to communicate tactfully, sensitively and helpfully with service users whilst adhering to Client's customer care standards.

Ability to liaise with other professionals within and beyond the Client, to resolve problems and develop effective working relationships across a wide range of disciplines and agencies.

Special requirements
This role will require you to obtain an Enhanced/Standard satisfactory clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service

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Salary:
£24.82 per hour

Schedule: