Job Description

The starting salary for this full-time, permanent position is \xc2\xa331,273 per annum based on a 36 hour working week.

We\'re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and make a meaningful impact.

As a vital part of our team, you\'ll be at the forefront of creating positive change for children, young people, and their families; crucially, yours will be the voice that empowers them to confidently navigate the world of SEND.

Here\'s how you\'ll contribute:

Guidance - You\'ll provide expert, impartial and objective advice through various channels, ensuring children, young people, and their families are informed about their rights and choices.

Support - Each case is unique. You\'ll focus on outcome-driven casework, helping our children, young people and their families express their views effectively.

Collaboration - You\'ll build partnerships with local forums for parents and young people, working together to shape policies and practices in the local area. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that the voices of those with SEND are heard.

Knowledge sharing - Sharing knowledge is key to progress.

Resolution - In cases of disagreements, you\'ll step in as a mediator, working towards resolutions between young people, parents, carers, and relevant agencies

Here are the qualities, skills & experiences we are looking for in our SEND Advice Surrey Advisor:

• Successful completion of IPSEA (Independent Parental Special Education Advice) levels 1, 2 and 3
• Evidence of working in Tribunal or a legal framework, with experience of complex case management
• Excellent advocacy skills with the ability to deal sensitively with challenging conversations
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues faced by vulnerable families with children
• Successful record of partnership working

By joining our team, you\'ll empower children, young people, and their families to navigate the complex world of SEND with confidence and knowledge. If you\'re passionate about making a difference in the lives of those with SEND and are ready to inspire positive change, we want to hear from you!

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 8th October 2023 with interviews to follow.

An enhanced DBS \'Disclosure and Barring Service\' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children\'s and Adults\' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Benefits

From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 2 years\' service, a generous local government salary related pension, as well as the option to join our car lease scheme.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

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