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The Leicestershire SEN Assessment Service are responsible for ensuring that the Local Authority meets it’s statutory responsibilities with regards to requests for EHCP Needs Assessment and for the maintenance of over 5000 Education, Health and Care Plans for children who have significant special educational needs and/or a disability. This work of the Service includes related processes such as Writing initals plans, Annual Reviews,Mediations, Tribunals and transition to adulthood. There is a clear focus upon customer service and effective case management.

Following a comprehensive review of the Service we have now put in place a structure that is designed to be as responsive as possible to families, children and schools. The new structure has a clear distinction between Team Management and Case Management, with Team Managers organised into geographical Teams, overseeing the work of Case Managers and Senior Case Managers. Supported by a range of other key roles around performance management, quality assurance, commissioning and financial oversight, the service ensures that all decision making is child centred, outcome focussed and consistently focussed upon inclusive practice.

Working as part of a Team you will be involved in the whole range of EHCP processes, from needs assessment, decision making, drafting of Plans, tribunal work and case reviews. You will have an initial inducation periods, regular personal and group supervision and will operate within a clearly defined set of procedures and guidelines.

Critically you will need to be highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple demands during your working day, therefore organisation and excellent time management skills are required so that you are able to manage a large case-load. Resilience skills are critical for successful candidates. These roles represent a fantastic opportunity for anyone with the necessary background knowledge, commitment and ability to digest complex information, to stretch themselves and become involved in case work that will make a real difference to the lives of children.

You will be expected to complete your work whilst upholding the Local Authority Officer Code of Conduct and as such we require any applicants to declare any related interests within their application form so that necessary adjustments can be made for suitable applicants.

Please see the Job Description / Person Specification which are attached further down on this page.

For informal enquires please contact Cath Allison , Tel: 0116 305 3703

We are on a journey to be an inclusive department where a culture to celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion is embedded and discrimination challenged at every level together as a department. We warmly welcome those from all cultures, ethnicities and beliefs - this diversity is vital to our journey and is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our children and families. We particularly welcome applicants from black, minority, ethnic (BME) communities, disabled people and lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities, as they are currently under represented within our workforce.

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