Team Leader Assessment and Planning - Lewes, United Kingdom - East Sussex County Council

East Sussex County Council

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Lewes, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Job Introduction

An opportunity has arisen in the East Sussex Assessment and Planning team, part of the Education Division, for a role of a Team Leader.

You will lead a committed and hard-working team of Assessment and Planning Officers and work collaboratively with other Assessment and Planning Team Leaders and Managers to ensure efficient and effective administration of Education, Health and Care Plans and high-quality casework for children aged
0-13.

You will also support the work of the tribunal team, preparing tribunal cases for SENDIST hearings and working alongside ESCC's Legal Team and Tribunal Officers.

You will be an aspirational manager with a strong commitment to developing and embedding the SEND reforms in practice. You will have a strong commitment to partnership working and co-production with parents, carers and young people.

You will have an excellent working knowledge of the Children and Families Act, the SEND Code of Practice and its implementation through the SEND reforms.

You will have experience of improving team performance and a proven track record of delivering results in a challenging environment.

You will be an innovative problem solver who demonstrates resilience and positivity whilst seeking solutions.

What can we offer you?

A motivated team committed to the continuous improvement of outcomes for children and young people.
A commitment to a model of reflective practice based on regular supervision to support all employees in their professional development.
A continued professional development (CPD) programme to ensure your personal and professional skills and knowledge are enhanced and developed to support the performance of the service.
A fellow team of motivated and committed professionals, and a supportive wider management team.
We also offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our
benefits page.

County Hall provides a café with a full range of hot and cold lunches, snacks and drinks with seating both indoors and out.

_For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Lorraine Rumary, Service Manager on _

You will be working at County Hall; the Head Office for the County Council, based on the edge of Lewes Town Centre, which is within walking distance to the town and train station.

County Hall is also on a bus route and car parking is available on site at a reduced rate for employees.

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Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

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