Send Level 1 Caseworker - 2 Positions Available

About the role

Our SEND Level 1 Caseworkers ensure that children and young people with the most complex special educational needs are well supported to have the best possible life outcomes through effective assessment of their needs and active administration of their Education, Health, and Care (EHC) Plans.

The SEND Team coordinates key processes for children and young people with complex special educational needs. These processes include Statutory EHC Needs Assessments, as well as processing of the Annual Reviews of EHC plans, to ensure that plans are up-to-date and relevant. Level 1 Caseworkers undertake extensive liaison with the families of children and young people as well as with a wide range of education, social care, and health professionals.

Main duties of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Managing a caseload of children and young people (0 – 25 years old).
• Coordination of Statutory EHC Needs Assessments, from the six-week date.
• Making amendments to EHC Plans, following Annual Review meetings.
• Effective, timely liaison with children and young people and their families, alongside professionals who support them within Education, Health, and Social Care.
• Attendance at Annual Review meetings.
• Monitoring of data quality using Power Business Intelligence (Power BI).
• Supporting Level 2 Caseworkers and the Senior Team with SEND First-Tier Tribunals.

This is a smarter working opportunity with the expectation that some time is spent in an office, with meetings in person but also via video conference calls.

We have two Positions Available, please indicate on your application form if you would prefer East Lindsey or North Kesteven South Kesteven locality.

About the Team

We will help you learn new skills, encourage your development and work with you to reach your potential, all within a friendly and welcoming environment where each day you will experience new challenges and opportunities working collaboratively to succeed together!

Lincolnshire County Council is one of the largest county councils in the UK and we are ambitious for both the residents of our county and the people who work here. We care about our staff; it's important to us that you have an excellent work/life balance and the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills in a supportive Local Authority setting.

About you

We are looking for applications from individuals who have:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant Health, Education, or Social Care subject.
• Significant previous experience working with children/young people in a health, education, or social care setting.
• The ability and aptitude to work in close partnership with children, young people, families, schools, and agencies.
• Extensive working knowledge of relevant SEND legislation.
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills coupled with drive and initiative.

Above all else you will need the drive and dedication to put children, young people and their families at the heart of your practice. Given the need to travel across Lincolnshire, a valid driving license and access to a vehicle is essential.

Mileage will be paid according to Local Authority policy.

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.

Learn more about the benefits of working with us here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council 

If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description before clicking apply.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this role then please contact:

For the East Lindsey Team - Victoria Shipman, SEND Practice Supervisor, by emailing victoria.shipman@lincolnshire.gov.uk

For the North and South Kesteven Team - Julia Andrews, SEND Practice Supervisor, by emailing julia.andrews@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Applications close on 7th July and interviews will be held on 16th July in Sleaford.

We wish you the best of luck with your application.

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.