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SalaryLiaise, the SEND Information Advice and Support Service in Lincolnshire are looking for a caseworker to join our team to work with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families. This is a 12 month fixed term position to cover for maternity.
The role
Liaise caseworkers provide free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support to children, young people and their families on matters relating to education, health and social care. This includes working on the Liaise advice line and holding a caseload. Other aspects of the role include delivering workshops and training to local education, health and social care professionals, children, young people and parents, promoting the service and supporting with ongoing service development to ensure the service meets IASS National minimum standards.
About you
The successful candidate must have an understanding and knowledge of current SEND working practice and educational legislation. They should also have outstanding interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication, listening skills, empathy and skills to build rapport. The ability to be flexible in approach when dealing with difficult situations, demonstrate impartiality and be able to negotiate and mediate are also important skills required for this role.
The post holder will be required to work across Lincolnshire and you will be expected to complete IPSEA legal training.
About Our Offer:
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
- A Contributory pension
- Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
- Flexible working policies
- Career progression opportunities
- A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure
If this sounds' like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, to help you do the best application possible, before clicking apply! If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies then click the following link: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk .
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sharon Schofield, Senior Liaise Officer via sharon.schofield@lincolnshire.gov.uk
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
