Senior IAS Officer | SENDIAS Team | Preston

| Salary 39,513 - 44,711 Per Annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 Hours Per Week | Preston (with travel Countywide) |

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Senior IAS Officer

Are you ready to make a difference?Join us in an exciting new role where you will support in leading a dynamic team dedicated to transforming lives across Lancashire! As the SENDIAS Senior Officer, you will be at the forefront of delivering exceptional support and guidance to families, young people, and professionals navigating the complexities of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

This role will manage a county wide team that delivers the (Grade 6) SENDIAS team functions across all districts of Lancashire and support complex case work that requires senior oversight.

The team delivers high quality Information advice and support to parent, carers, young people with SEND and professionals that work with these families. The grade 6 officers deliver IAS first contact and graduated response focusing on empowering and signposting. They support local parent carer groups and disseminate IAS team functions, through group meetings, presentations or informal discussions.

The role reports to IAS team manager and Quality Assurance, Safeguarding Inspection and Audit service.The service is accountable to SENDIAS steering Group and whilst maintaining independence sits within the Lancashire Children and Education directorate.

If you are keen to assist in developing and being part of a team that empowers families and young people with SEND, ensuring they receive the best possible support and advice we want to hear from you. Your leadership will shape the future of SEND services in Lancashire, making a tangible impact on countless lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion Equality and Diversity: Ensure every child, young person, and family is treated with dignity and respect.
• Inspire Excellence: Foster a culture of outstanding customer service and personal accountability.
• Lead with Purpose: Guide Grade 6 liaison officers, setting clear objectives and monitoring their performance to achieve excellence.
• Engage and Empower: Build strong relationships with stakeholders, actively listening and involving them in service development.
• Drive Innovation: Identify and implement improvements to enhance practice, operations, and efficiency.
• Master Workflow: Coordinate, monitor, and review workflow to meet targets and standards, contributing to service planning.
• Promote Our Mission: Advocate for our service offer and support business planning to deliver responsive services.

Why Join Us?

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

Benefits: There's fabulous flexibility and the opportunity to create the work life balance you'll love; 26 days annual leave, rising to 32 days with tenure plus 10 statutory/bank holidays and an additional 20 days that can be purchased too. An Employee Assistance Programme for your family and yourself plus a generous Local Authority Pension available. Finally, we have an enviable employee benefits platform which provides numerous discounts from your weekly shop to holidays and entertainment with salary sacrifice options on electronics, bicycles, white goods, and cars.

Development: we'll provide support and development at each stage of your journey with us from induction through to personal and professional qualifications. There will be opportunities for career progression both vertically but also into other areas of the organisation if you wish. They'll be time for reflection and interaction with your line manager, as well as peer support from those within the wider team.

Inclusivity: we don't have a "one size fits all" idealism, we embrace diversity and that includes around personal and family requirements so appreciate that you'll want to be working from home when you can, your hours may vary or change and for us delivering successful outcomes is more important than watching the clock

How to apply...

You should demonstrate in your application how you meet each of the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification.

Please take care to upload any supporting documentation such as a supporting statement or curriculum vitae before submitting your application. No additional documentation will be accepted after the closing date.

Please feel free to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat contact Laura Morris onemail laura.morris@lancashire.gov.uk

Closing Date: 3rd April 2025

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

Job Description & Person Specification