The Role

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of children and young people with autism and their families?

Are you motivated by leading a dynamic multi-professional team?

Do you want to develop your career by shaping a new service designed to meet the needs of children and families?

If the answer is yes, then we have an exciting and unique opportunity for an inspirational leader to lead our newly re-designed 0-19 Autism Advisory service and make a real difference to families and children in Wandsworth with Autism or Social Communication difficulties.

About the service

There could not be a better time to join our Children’s Services in Wandsworth. You will be joining our forward thinking and supportive Special Educational Needs and Disabilities team where you will work alongside a range of inspirational professionals dedicated to improving the outcomes for children and young people with additional needs and their families. We are proud of the diverse range of provision available in the borough which benefits children and families.

Our ASD Advisory Service has been through a comprehensive review to co-produce with parents, carers and health colleagues our revised service pathway and approach. We are very proud of our partnership working and co-production and we are looking for a leader who will continue to build on this excellent work.

About the role

The role will involve leading a multi-professional Advisory Service providing high quality, specialist support to children, families and educational settings.

We would love to hear from professionals from a range of backgrounds with:

• Extensive knowledge of working with and supporting children with ASD.
• Recent and relevant leadership experience in driving continuous improvement.
• The skills to provide strong leadership, to articulate a vision and to develop a team.
• A commitment to collaborative working with families and stakeholders.

Come and join us and help us enhance the lived experiences of our children with special educational needs.

How to apply?

To be considered for interview your CV and supporting statement must address the requirements listed in attached Job Profile and Person Specification located at the bottom of the advert.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Andy Fish on 0208 871 6308

Benefits

In return, we can offer you working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance and a generous holiday allowance of 31 days plus bank holidays.  In addition, we offer a range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops, and other establishments. A wide range of developmental opportunities is also offered.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

• Closing Date: Sunday 2nd February 2020
• Shortlisting Date: Wednesday 5^th February 2020
• Interview Date: Friday 14^th February 2020

Useful Information:

Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change.

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Equality Statement

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are pleased to be Disability Confident employer.

Important Information

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils