Senior EHCP Casework Officer (Secondary and Post-16 Team) OCC615356

Job details

Salary range: £51,515 - £54,702 per annum

Work location: County Hall, Oxford

Hours per week: 37 - we are open to discussions about flexible working

Contract type: Permanent

Vetting requirements: This role is subject to a criminal records check

Closing date: Friday 12th April 2024

Interview date: Week commencing 22nd April 2024

We have an exciting opportunity available within our EHCP Casework Team. We are looking for a Senior EHCP Casework Officer to manage a geographical area in our Secondary and Post-16 Team.

You will be joining Oxfordshire County Council during a time of rapid improvement, in our services and provision for Children and Young People with SEND. Our vision is focused on improving outcomes and supporting Children and Young People to achieve their aspirations

About us

The successful candidate will be joining existing Senior Officers in supporting the Lead Officer in line managing our large team of EHCP Casework Officers and Assistant Casework Officers across three geographical areas within Oxfordshire.

The role is an exciting opportunity to support Oxfordshire’s vision in improving outcomes and supporting aspirations for all Children and Young People with SEND.

About the role

Reporting to the Secondary and Post-16 Team Lead Officer, you will be responsible for the line-management of the Secondary and Post-16 EHCP Casework Officers and ensuring that all statutory deadlines are met. You will also take a lead responsibility for advising parents, schools, and providers, to ensure they understand SEND Legislation, and are able to meet to resolve any issues that arise. You will also ensure Children and Young People and their families are at the centre of everything we do.

To guarantee that all processes are compliant with the Children & Families Act 2014, you will need to ensure that;

• a transition process for children and young people into post-16 education is in place and monitored;
• all placements carry out annual reviews;
• EHC plans are amended in a timely way following receipt of the paperwork.

Your role will also involve the preparation of cases for Tribunal and, in some cases, representing the Local Authority in defending Tribunal appeals.

About you

The successful candidate will be joining existing Senior Officers in supporting the Lead Officer in line managing our large team of EHCP Casework Officers and Assistant Casework Officers across three geographical areas within Oxfordshire.

The role is an exciting opportunity to support Oxfordshire’s vision in improving outcomes and supporting aspirations for all Children and Young People with SEND.

Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working
• Technology to support agile working where role permits
• Up to 33 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays
• Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development

Would you like to know more?

Please click here to view the Job Description and Selection Criteria

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kay Thomas, Secondary and Post-16 Lead Officer, on kay.thomas@oxfordshire.gov.uk

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