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We have a rare opportunity in our team to support families, children, and young people together with educational settings through the Education Health and Care Needs Assessment and Annual Review Process.
We are currently looking for someone to join our supportive and dynamic team on a fixed term/secondment until July 2024.
Ideally, you will have experience working with SEN however, training is provided, and we encourage continual development and career progression.
"It’s great being in a team that supports each other, and being able to work with and support families, children and young people is often challenging, but so rewarding. I have been really well supported to identify and achieve my career goals and as such I shall be moving to a new post, which is a promotion!”
About us
Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.
We are an Integrated SEND Service that supports children and young people with SEND living in Buckinghamshire to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Our vision is for them to:
- Achieve the very best they can
- Attend a school or educational setting as close to their home as possible
- Be taught and supported by skilled professionals who have high expectations for their progress and learning potential
- Enjoy learning, feel valued and be confident
- Be actively involved in decisions that affect them
- Fulfil their potential as confident adults in their chosen community
About the role
In this role you will take a child centred approach to coordinating EHC needs assessments, building strong relationships with the children, families, and a range of other professionals. You will work closely with Children and families to create effective EHC Plans that reflect the strengths and needs of the child or young person, to ensure they have every opportunity to thrive and achieve their aspirations.
You will need to plan effectively to ensure annual reviews are carried out and updated and correspondence from parents, settings, and other stakeholders are resolved promptly.
As a team we work hard to ensure that children and young people are at the heart of everything we do, it can be challenging at times but we offer a friendly and very supportive approach.
“We are not a team because we work together, we are a team because we respect, trust and care for each other”
Please see the job description attached for more information.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will be an excellent communicator, able to build strong relationships with families and professionals to ensure the best outcome is achieved for the children you work with. Organisation and problem solving skills are also essential for this role as you’ll be supporting the leadership of a fast paced and committed integrated SEND service.
Ideally, you will have a SEND background with knowledge of the statutory processes outlined in the SEND Code of Practice (2015), the Children and Families Act (2014), and the Equality Act (2010).
Other information
If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Ellie Burns at Ellie.Burns@Buckinghamshire.gov.uk
We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.
Our values and culture
We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.
By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:
- a fair and inclusive culture
- the chance to really make a difference to those around you
- health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
- a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
- ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
- opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.
From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.
We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.
