Send Info & Advice Supp Serv Caseworker (12 month maternity cover)

Job Description Important Information for Current Barnet Council Employees Where possible, employees who have access to Oracle are encouraged to apply via the Opportunity Marketplace  (Internal Career Site). This helps to ensure applications are correctly identified as internal and avoids potential delays during the recruitment process.   About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of.

Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better.

As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do.   About the role We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, strong organisational abilities, and a commitment to providing high-quality, impartial support. Knowledge of SEND legislation and the SEND Code of Practice is desirable, although training and ongoing professional development will be available.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children, young people, and families in Barnet as part of a friendly and supportive team. This rewarding role involves providing impartial and confidential information, advice and support to parents, carers, and young people with SEND. You will respond to enquiries by phone, email and in person, helping families understand SEND processes, navigate the system, and make informed decisions.

You will manage a varied caseload, providing tailored support with SEND matters, working alongside families, schools, and professionals to help resolve issues and achieve positive outcomes. 12-month maternity cover position working 14 hours per week. Hours can be worked over either two full days or three mornings, depending on the successful candidate's availability and service needs.  Please  click here  to download the Job description for this role. (Right-click and select “Open in new tab” so you can keep the job description open while completing your application)   About you Experience of working with families, children, and young people in an information, advice, or support role, with particular knowledge of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system.

Excellent knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and the Children and Families Act (2014), and a clear understanding of how these frameworks support children and young people with SEND across education, health, and social care services.   What we offer  31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme , which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents A comprehensive Flexible Working Policy which supports work-life balance by empowering staff and management to make decisions around when, where, and how work is done A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership Excellent training and development opportunities Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance  How to apply  Read the job description and person specification before clicking  ‘Apply’  to commence the online application form.

If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Send Info And Advice Supp Serv Manager - Ablavi Dagbo, [email protected]   System notice:  Some dates shown on our online application system (such as “Apply Before”) appear in  US date format