Assessment and Review Officer - Taunton, United Kingdom - Somerset County Council

Somerset County Council

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Taunton, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Why should I choose Somerset County Council?
Are you passionate about making a difference and improving outcomes for children and young people?

Are you currently working in an educational setting seeking a new opportunity?

OR are you a recent graduate with a related degree looking to develop your understanding of SEND?

Somerset County Council have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and enthusiastic person to join the
Statutory SEND Team as an
Assessment & Review Officer. The development of Inclusion Somerset within Children's Services is continuing to restructure the Statutory SEND Team as we continue to improve our service to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

We're a hugely ambitious council, committed to improving lives for the residents, communities and businesses of Somerset.

And that's why we're working so hard to build a sustainable organisation with a culture that rewards, values and recognises our staff, and gives everyone here the opportunity to grow and develop, personally and professionally.

If you're looking for a place where you work truly matters - where YOU truly matter - we might be just right for you.

We also promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.

We're supporting flexible working arrangements and our offices meet the Covid-19 Secure standards.

Good technology is provided to help you stay connected to your team and manager through virtual meetings, team check-ins and service sessions.

What will I be doing?
We're working to improve the lives of children in Somerset - and you'll be a key part of that.

As a member of the Statutory SEND Team your day to day work will involve supporting in the delivery of the statutory functions of the Local Authority in respect of the Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs); in addition, you will be required to use your knowledge and skills to support partners to meet the wider needs of children and young people with these statutory processes.

You will be part of a strong and ambitious team, with inclusion at the heart of service as we support children and young people and their families.

The role of the Assessment and Review Officer is to ensure that children and young people who have SEND in Somerset have their needs met in a holistic way within their local communities and live the lives that they want to lead.

Coordinating the EHC assessment process including leading collaborative outcome meetings and drafting EHC Plans
Processing EHC Annual Review reports and amending EHC Plans
Attending early Annual Review Meetings and leading those for children and young people who are electively home educated or not in employment, education or training
Working collaboratively with educational settings and partners
Communicating with young people and families through the EHC assessment and review processes

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be.

But it will really help if you have experience of working with young people and have an understanding and ability to engage with young people who have complex needs and may struggle to engage.

You should have good verbal and written communication with a range of audiences including young people and you will need to be able to write and deliver basic reports and presentations.

We're proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset.

An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We are looking for someone who has

Excellent Written and Verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Including Word, Excel and TEAMS
A knowledge of SEND and a willingness to learn SEND Legislation
Positive mindset with the ability to manage changing priorities
Experience of managing a busy workload or working to tight deadlines
Excellent organisation skills

We are a strong and supportive team with fantastic peer support and a supportive management team. Somerset County Council offers progression opportunities to senior assessment review officer and Level 4 Qualification training relating to SEND.

What will I be offered in return?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management.

As well as this, we have sVme fantastic employee benefits available:

We promote a healthy worklife balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
Staff discounts in gyms.
Employee Assistance