Case Work Officers

Opus people solutions on behalf of Cambridgeshire County Council have an exciting opportunity for a SEN Casework officer to join their Statutory Assessment Team, within the education service.

You will be based remotely however you will be expected to attend full team meetings at times in person.

This important role will assist in the management of the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment and Annual Review process for children with complex additional needs, ensuring the effective use of resources in schools and settings both in and out of Cambridgeshire.

This role will include:

1. Undertake workload including Education Health and Care Needs Assessment and Annual review associated with a geographical patch.

2. Prepare and present cases to Education Health and Care Needs Assessment Panel/County Resourcing Panel as appropriate and provide feedback to schools, parents and professionals. Implement outcomes form panels seeking creative solutions where

3. Identify issues, negotiate and resolve problems arising from casework and inter-agency

4. Draft Education Health and Care Plans and attend planning meetings as and when Assist in the monitoring of children and young people’s progress through the Statutory Annual Review process.

5. Work in partnership with parents/carers. Contact with parents and develop effective relationships with schools, professionals and other agencies. Develop excellent working relationships with other Local Authorities and with NHS

6. Negotiate educational provision with schools, settings and other agencies. Manage and monitor contract compliance with providers.

7. Support the Team Leader in ensuring statutory duties and targets are met. Support the development of practices and policies within the team.

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8. Deputise for the Team Leader when required.

9. Contribute to the planning and delivery of the Local Authority’s response to special educational needs in the County. Participate in the delivery of training to schools, parents, professionals and other

10.To demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.

If you strive to make a difference in your local community and have at least 3 years' experience in Education/special educational then this is the role for you, and we would love to hear from you.