Contract to start ASAP until 31-12-26 with a possible extension.

Responsibilities:

Undertaking necessary assessments of need, including Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment, and participating in multi-agency meetings to address the special educational needs and disabilities, as affecting the education of children and young people and their families, acting as lead professional, as required by the Commissioning Hub.

Using person-centred approaches to support children and young people with SEND and their families to access activities and services, including sourcing and managing appropriate funding that will help them using a graduated response to encourage their engagement / participation in learning and preparation for adulthood.

Preparing drafts and writing EHC plans; ensuring that these are of a high quality, using person centred approaches, focusing on outcomes and ensuring that they identify and meet the needs of the child or young person and their families and reflect their aspirations.

Liaising with other agencies and members of multi-agency teams to share and gather information on children, young people and family's needs, making and receiving referrals as appropriate.

Working with families and negotiating access to services in accordance with their needs.

Providing information, advice and guidance and support to children and young people through programmes of engagement, intensive support and by helping them to plan for the future.

To assist the Lead Officer in the preparation, presentation and defence of tribunals.

Working with multi-agency colleagues including those in Education, Health and

Social Care and this being facilitated by being in a locality that is aligned with the wider locality based services forming a virtual integrated locality team which supports communication, liaison and collaborative work.

Maintaining children and young peoples' records in line with the required procedures and standards. Working in accordance with recognised safeguarding policies and procedure

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