The Role

There could not be a better time to join our Children’s Services team in Wandsworth. Our Wandsworth Special Needs Assessment Service has recently been expanded and currently supports 2000 children and young people with Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans.

We are looking for a change agent keen to join the service to help us to deliver our transformation agenda. Therefore, if you are a resilient experienced leader with great ambition for children, we want you to lead our Special Needs Assessment Service.

We want you to bring a track record of robust governance and strong operational management to ensure that our statutory responsibilities for children with special needs are effectively delivered and compliant with regulations in order to secure outcomes compatible with the legal framework and the local authority's performance targets.

The successful candidate will be required to maintain an up to date knowledge of changing case law and legal change in SEN. Staff support, supervision and development will also be at the heart of your agenda.

We are proud of the diverse range of provision available in the borough which benefits children and families. Co- production with children, parents, carers and schools is at the heart of our work. We are looking for a good ambassador of partnership working committed to strengthening the co-production agenda even further.

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

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 Jackie McCallum by email jackie.mccallum@RichmondandWandsworth.gov.uk

Benefits

We will offer working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance.  These include agile, flexible working which is enhanced by IT tools, 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: 22^nd May 2020
• Interview Date: TBC

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