Senior SEND Case Worker
Proposed interview date: Wednesday 11th February
Optimistic - Equity- Kindness- Innovation– Collaboration
Derby College Group (DCG) are recruiting for a Senior SEND Case Worker to join our incredible SEND department. This role will be based across our College campuses. If you would like to visit the site and meet the team before applying, please reach out to hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
The Opportunity
The Senior SEND Case Worker is responsible for coordinating and delivering targeted support for our incoming students with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), which includes those with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP’s). The Senior SEND Case Worker will liaise with students, families, staff, and external professionals to promote inclusive practices, lead on complex case management and EHCP processes. You will ensure that every student receives the tailored support they need to achieve their academic and personal potential.
For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please see the Job Description here.
About you
To excel in this role, a strong understanding of SEND legislation and EHCP processes in an FE environment, including SEND Code of Practice and Children and Families Act. You will have demonstrable experience of case management and multi-agency collaboration, as well as being highly organised with excellent communication skills. You will also have proven ability in providing guidance to staff and building positive relationships with parents and stakeholders to deliver the best outcomes for learners.
For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please see the Job Description here.
The Benefits
- Salary of £36,847 per annum per annum
- 20 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.9% employer contribution
- Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
- TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
- Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
- Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
- Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
- Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
- Continuous development and progression opportunities
- Free eye tests with Specsavers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
Safeguarding statement
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
If you require visa sponsorship
Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
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