Audit and Review Case Officer

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Swindon to assist with the appointment of an Audit and Review Case Officer, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £32.32 - £44.01 per Hour

Summary:

We are seeking experienced SEND Case Workers with a proven track record of working effectively within Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the SEND improvement agenda and ensuring that high-quality Education, Health and Care (EHC) planning is in place for children and young people.

Responsibilities:

• Assess the current position with regard to EHC needs assessments, quality of EHC plans, and annual reviews within the first month.
• Identify gaps in practice for individual children/young people and make recommendations for improvement.
• Provide weekly progress updates to the SEND Improvement Lead.
• Present cases to internal panels as required (e.g., High Cost Panel or Preparing for Adulthood Panel).
• Take on complex casework if needed to progress a child/young persons EHC plan.
• Use the Synergy system for case management (training will be provided in Swindon if not already proficient).

Essentials:

• Significant experience as a SEND Case Worker.
• Proven ability to manage complex casework and contribute to strategic improvements.
• Strong knowledge of the EHC needs assessment process and annual review requirements.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to present cases to professional panels confidently.
• Familiarity with the Synergy system is desirable (training can be provided).

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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