Reference:
SKMAT/SeMa/48
Sector:
Development and Integration
Salary:
£405 Per Day
Benefits:
Hybrid Working
Town/City:
London
Contract Type:
Contract
Closing Date:
29/10/2024
Role: SEND Service Manager (Project)
Contracting Authority: Government
Location: Hybrid - London
Contract: 5 Months
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate: £405.55 Per Day
Clearance: BPSS
An exciting opportunity has become available with our prestigious client who is a prominent government department. The client is seeking an experienced SEND Service Manager (Project) to join their welcoming team.
The SEND Service Manager (Project) role:
• Provide leadership and support to SEN caseworkers, ensuring the team remains compliant with statutory timelines and responsibilities
• Manage and monitor the performance of the SEN team, ensuring that EHCPs are effectively managed from assessment through to review
• Drive service improvements in line with the SEND Code of Practice and preparation for the upcoming Ofsted inspection
• Support the coordination and quality assurance of annual reviews to ensure that the increased demand does not compromise the quality of support provided to children and young people with SEN
• Collaborate with health, and social care partners to deliver a joined up and effective approach to supporting children with SEN
• Ensure that data is accurately monitored and reported, providing timely updates on key performance indicators such as EHCP timeliness and the completion of annual reviews
• Deputise for the Head of SEN
• Ensure that the Service use of the management information system is accurate, appropriate and informs all data used for monitoring and service improvement.
What the SEND Service Manager (Project) will need:
- An extensive knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014 and the associated SEND Code of Practice’
- An up-to-date understanding of proposed changes in developments in special needs
- Knowledge of the impact of placement decisions on High Needs Funding
- A successful track record as a senior manager in a service for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities
- The ability to use management information to judge service performance and to devise and implement service improvement strategies
- Experience of designing and implementing innovative change which will deliver legislative requirements and improve services
- Experience of managing, mentoring and developing staff in a complex and challenging environment
Minorities, women, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Interviews will take place this week, so please apply immediately to be considered for this exciting contract opportunity.
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