Send Service Manager

Job ref:RO90603

Location: Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale, OL16 1XU

Salary: £50,676 - £53,989 per annum

Grade: SM1

Working Hours: Full time - 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 24 March 2024

Do you have a background in leading and managing services that support children, young people and families with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). Are you a solution finder, energetic and motivated by making continuous improvements for children and their families? Are you a great networker and a team player with a relational approach?

Over the last 2 years Rochdale has embarked on a co-design journey with children and families and has developed a set of clear outcomes for Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). We have made a set of ambitious commitments which can be found in 5 year SEND Strategy. As part of our improvement we have redesigned our system to develop a strong integrated team approach and have agreed a set of improvement priorities. Rochdale has a relational approach, we are proud about our culture and partnerships. We are pioneering in making a difference for children and families and leading the way for SEND. We are ambitious for our children and have a commitment to working hard to support them in reaching their full potential.

We have an opening to recruit a new SEND Service Manager. The role will lead internal statutory operational services within the Local Authorities SEND system. The post holder will have extensive specialist knowledge of SEND, EHCP and statutory procedure and process.

Responsibilities:

As the SEND Service Manager, you will be entrusted with overseeing Rochdale Local Authorities' internal SEND services, ensuring they meet the diverse needs of children and their families. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the commissioning and quality assurance of external provision to address the needs of children with SEND and their families.
• Acting as an expert advisor to Children’s Service’s Assistant Directors to ensure compliance with statutory regulations concerning SEND.
• Leading and managing the operational delivery of the Education Health and Care Planning Team (EHCP), ensuring efficient and effective service provision.
• Collaborating with various stakeholders to establish and drive the strategic direction of the SEND services team.
• Ensuring statutory compliance with the council's key SEND functions and managing internal resources to optimize support for children with SEND.

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£50,676

permanent

full time