SEND Practice Lead

We are looking for two SEND Practice Lead's who is a committed, flexible and proactive team player with a positive outlook to join our team. The role is based in Ipswich. You will join us on a full time,permanent.  You will earn a competitive salary of £38,223 - £44,305 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Your SEND Practice Lead role:

As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, we are driven to make a positive difference to Suffolk. That’s why, when you join us as a SEND Practice Lead, you will be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services.

Responsibilities as our SEND Practice Lead:

• provide advice and training to support good practice on an ongoing basis and as part of the initial staff training/induction process
• “troubleshoot” and provide support and advice to casework teams to resolve disputes and identify solutions to problems
• directly support with complex casework, where a higher level of oversight is required
• investigate and respond to service complaints
• provide responses for enquiries received by Councillors, Members of Parliament of Senior leaders
• collate information regarding identified areas for service improvement and contribute to action plans to address these areas
• undertake dispute resolution and mediation procedures, when required
• collate evidence to support responses to enquiries from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, when required.

Overall, you will play a vital role in driving continuous improvement of SEND services through operational leadership and strategic input.

What we're looking for in our SEND Practice Lead:

• a passion for improving the lives of children, young people and families in Suffolk
• comprehensive knowledge of SEND legislation, policies and safeguarding practices
• SEND experience 
• experience of multi-agency working within social care, health and education
• the ability to inspire, empower and develop a high-performing team
• strong financial, risk and performance management capabilities.

Benefits you'll receive as our SEND Practice Lead:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
• plus more!

About us:

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities

Closing date: 11.30pm, 2 May 2024.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this SEND Practice Lead role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.