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SEND Participation Officer

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC619196
Salary Range: £39,382 - £43,679 per annum 
Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester 
Hours per week: 37 
Contract Type: Temporary (until 31 March 2027)
Closing Date: 11 December 2024
Interview Date: 19 and 20 December 2024

 

Serving the people of Hampshire, with purpose and pride, to improve lives today and for tomorrow.

 

Can you help transform the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Hampshire?

 

Hampshire County Council is pleased to offer this exciting role to drive the participation of children and young people with SEND and their parent / carers, in decision making and service planning, delivery and evaluation of Transforming SEND services across Hampshire. 

 

This role involves co-ordinating, promoting, and maximising children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and their families, participation in developing and improving services.

 

Based within the Education and Inclusion branch the postholder will work closely with a broad range of internal and external partners, including parent / carers, parent carer forums, schools, social care and health colleagues to ensure processes are in place for children and young people to have a voice in provision across the county and actively engage with senior officers and services across the county.

 

You will be a champion for children and young people with SEND, share our vision and ambition, and draw on your successful experience of participation and co-production with children and young people and partnership working to co-ordinate and lead on this agenda.

 

You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to engage with a range of partners and to quickly build strong relationships. You will have effective influencing and negotiation skills, and significant experience of working with children and young people with SEND.

Travel Requirements:

You may be required to visit other locations within Hampshire (and the Isle of Wight or other local authority), and therefore need to have the ability to travel, as necessary. 

Additional Information:

SEND Participation Officer Job Description and Person Specification

Vetting Requirements:

This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, and as per safer recruitment requirements for Children's Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Laura Timms, SEND Services Performance Manager on Laura.Timms@hants.gov.uk or Toni-Marie Leaf, Development Manager (SEND Employability) on Toni-Marie.Leaf@hants.gov.uk

 

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
 

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
 

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.


 

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