SEND Tribunal Officer / Senior Practitioner and Complex Caseworker with extensive knowledge of SEND laws and regulations and the ability to collate and interpret complex case material and form considered judgements,is required for a well-established organisation based in Wokingham, Berkshire.
Ideal candidates will have significant experience in a SEND operational role as a Senior Practitioner / SEND Manager or Tribunal Specialist / Legal Officer or similar role pertaining to SEN and/or Disability case law.
SALARY: £50,788 - £56,075 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Hybrid split between working from home and the office in Wokingham.
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a SEND Tribunal Officer / Senior Practitioner and Complex Caseworkerwith extensive knowledge of SEND laws and regulations and the ability to collate and interpret complex case material and form considered judgements.
Working as the SEND Tribunal Officer / Senior Practitioner and Complex Caseworkeryou will be responsible for managing all SEND appeals registered by the First-tier Tribunal (SEND). This will involve managing the entirety of the SEND appeals process, from the point of receipt to representation of the organisation within a SEND tribunal hearing, if/when required.
As part of this role, the SEND Tribunal Officer / Senior Practitioner and Complex Caseworkerwill be expected to deliver a comprehensive analysis of the range of information and reports available, and the organisation’s position in each appeal, identifying and managing reputational and financial risk.
The SEND Tribunal Officer / Senior Practitioner and Complex Caseworkerwill be the primary point of contact for key stakeholders including parents/carers, young people, colleagues within Education, Health and Care, and the First-tier Tribunal itself.
DUTIES
Your duties and key responsibilities will include:
*Providing detailed and robust responses to all appeals and complying with Tribunal Orders and Directions to ensure that all judicial deadlines are met
*Managing and representing the organisation through attendance at First-tier Tribunal (SEND) legal hearings, including Case Management Hearings and Judicial Alternative Dispute Resolution (JADR) hearings
*Decision making and financial responsibility (agreed with the Head of Service) within a SEND Tribunal legal hearing
*Managing all SEND related pre-action Judicial Review proceedings, preparing responses and coordinating a response with counsel where appropriate, and ensuring risk is managed and timelines are adhered to
*Providing expert knowledge on the: SEND Code of Practice 2015, Children and Families Act 2014, Case Law Rulings and SEND Regulations to support the effective deliver of the SEND Service and help to make informed decisions on how to proceed or defend its position within the Tribunal arena
*Working with the SEND Management team, providing expert knowledge on the legislative framework to inform decision making at a senior level
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
*Education to degree level or equivalent
*Maintain a high level of legal knowledge as it applies to SEND, including the ability to confidently translate Part 3 of the Children and Families Act 2014, The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 and SEN and disability case law into working practice
*Significant experience in a SEND operational role as a senior practitioner, Manager, or Tribunal specialist
*The ability to collate and interpretate complex case material and form considered judgements, using and interpreting statute and case law as it applies in the SEND context
*Ability to gather and collate insight and translate into impactful learning & development interventions for the wider SEND service, Families and Schools
*Proficient in use of Microsoft office packages, with enhanced ability in using MS Excel to integrate data and MS PowerPoint to present findings
BENEFITS
*A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
*An excellent local government pension scheme
*An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
*A range of local & lifestyle discounts
*Use of a free onsite
*Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes
*And much more!
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JOB REF: AWDO-P12852
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