Team Manager SENAT

The Opportunity

Salary: Hay A £52,049 to £55,615 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent and Fixed Term Contract/Secondment until TBC

Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week

Location: County Hall, Chichester, with hybrid working

Please note: Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position; please agree this with your manager before applying for this position.

Closing date: TBC

Interview date: TBC

Do you have experience of managing and leading a team?

Are you passionate about supporting children and their families?

As Team Manager for the Special Educational Needs Assessment Team (SENAT) you will manage the effective operation and performance of a team of staff within SENAT.

SENAT provides referrals, assessment placements, monitoring and review services for children and young people from 0-25 in accordance with the Children & Families Act 2014 (Part 3) the SEN Code of Practice 2014, Education Act 1996, and related legislation.

You will act as the principal decision maker in respect of children's assessment, the contents of statutory Education Health & Care Plans (EHCPs) and educational placements for children/young people with an EHCP on behalf of WSCC.

You will support the inclusion of children/young people with EHCPs within early years settings, schools, colleges and provision of specialist placements and services. You will act as the Lead Officer and represent WSCC at SEND Tribunals, working directly with parents and young people with SEN in especially complex situations and at all stages of disagreement resolution.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Direct responsibility for a small budget (circa £750,000).
• Shaping the future team and service by reviewing and planning development and provision.
• Project management and support.
• Delivering an effective customer service.
• Providing professional advice and guidance.

For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.

What you need to succeed

We are looking for someone who is solution focussed with problem solving skills and is confident in making decisions based off research and knowledge. If you are excellent at communicating, challenging, and influencing others, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.

For a full list this can be found at our Rewards and Benefits page.

Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:

Further Information

The reference number for this role is CAFHE05400.

For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Karen Spencer, Principal Service Lead, at [email protected]

To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter.

In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, five years referencing and an occupational health check.

Equity, inclusion, and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application helppage.