Summary: The SEND Casework Officer will manage and lead on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) cases, particularly within the SENDIST Tribunal process, ensuring legal compliance and supporting schools and families. This role involves representing the Local Authority at critical meetings and Tribunals while providing professional advice and guidance to educational leaders. An Enhanced DBS for Children is required, and the position offers remote work with hotdesking options.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage allocated cases within the SENDIST Tribunal process, ensuring all legal deadlines are met and case preparation aligns with Tribunal rules.
• Attend and lead Way Forward meetings, Mediation, and Pre-Tribunal sessions as required.
• Represent the Local Authority at SEND Tribunals when necessary.
• Provide professional advice, support, and challenge to Headteachers, SENCOs, Governing Bodies, and Academy Trusts to ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and Disability Discrimination Act.
• Collaborate closely with schools and partner agencies to adhere to timelines set out in the SEND Code of Practice.
• Maintain effective communication with key stakeholders, including statutory and voluntary sector partners.
• Attend and contribute to multi-professional planning meetings and child protection case conferences.
• Stay informed of and act on changes to legislation, policies, procedures, and guidance, ensuring relevant staff are updated accordingly.
• Deliver training and guidance as needed to ensure widespread understanding and compliance across involved professionals.

Key Skills:

• Experience in managing SEND cases and knowledge of the SENDIST Tribunal process.
• Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and Disability Discrimination Act.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide professional advice and support to educational leaders.
• Experience in collaborating with schools and partner agencies.
• Knowledge of child protection and multi-professional planning.
• Ability to stay updated on legislation and deliver training.

Salary (Rate): 400

City: Oxford

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other