Senior EHC Assessment and Review Officer
SEN Support

Job ref: RO39079
Location:  Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale
Salary: £36,876 - £40,760 pro rata per annum
Grade: 9
Working Hours:  22.12 to be worked Monday, Tuesday and Friday
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 26th July 2020
Interview Date: 26th August 2020

Please be aware this job is also being promoted to those Rochdale Borough Council employees at risk of redundancy and any applications received from this group of staff will be subject to the recruitment process in the first instance. Only if the vacancy isn’t recruited to from this initial process will any internal applications received be considered.

In accordance with Section 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 this post requires the ability to converse at ease with the members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be a permanent member of our EHC Assessment & Review team serving children and young people with special educational needs in Rochdale.  The post of Senior EHC Assessment & Review officer will give you the opportunity to work with nurseries, schools, colleges and other agencies to secure the best outcomes for children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans. You will also have line management responsibility for members of the wider EHC team. If you are enthusiastic, motivated, hard-working and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people with SEN we would like to hear from you.  

We are ambitious and passionate for our children and our success is underpinned by passionate and skilled staff.

Valuing and nurturing our staff is key to the quality services we offer children, young people and families in Rochdale.

We recognise that our staff are our most valuable asset so working for us we can offer you;-
-Working in a modern, award winning environment where staff health and wellbeing is important 
-Time to focus on families and children
-Support from colleagues, senior managers and political leaders
-Absolute commitment to strong reflective practice
-Commitment to a good home/work life balance
-Comprehensive training and CPD

With rapid regeneration across our borough, we provide an environment that ticks all the boxes for candidates looking to progress and develop their career.

It is a really exciting time to be joining us. With recent positive feedback from Ofsted on service changes and a huge amount of internal and political support, there's no better time to take your career to the next level at a forward thinking council.

We're making a positive difference to children, young people and families across the borough. Come and be part of our success.

To have an informal discussion about this role, and working for us, then please contact Tracy Jubb Senior Deputy Team Leader (SEN) (01706 925056) or Melanie Allen EHC Assessment & Review Team Manager (01706 925052

Casual User Car Allowance is payable
Appointment to this post is subject to a enhanced DBS including a barred list check (if applicable) against the child workforce

Please click on the links below:
• Job Description and Person Specification.pdf
• Policy on recruitment of ex-offenders.pdf
• Privacy Notice
• Support for Armed Forces.pdf

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment

Rochdale Borough Council is a great place to work. Please click here for information on Riverside One and the borough of Rochdale.http://www.rochdale.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/Pages/work-in-the-borough-of-rochdale.aspx

At Rochdale Borough Council we are committed to our Values and Behaviours
• Proud of the difference we make
• Passionate about the diversities of the Borough
• Pioneering and Open in our Approach

This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment.  This means we will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority; giving you access to our service-related benefits.
Location
Number One Riverside
Vacancy Description
 
Job ref: RO39079
Location:  Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale
Salary: £36,876 - £40,760 pro rata per annum
Grade: 9
Working Hours:  22.12 to be worked Monday, Tuesday and Friday
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 26th July 2020
Interview Date: 26th August 2020

Please be aware this job is also being promoted to those Rochdale Borough Council employees at risk of redundancy and any applications received from this group of staff will be subject to the recruitment process in the first instance. Only if the vacancy isn’t recruited to from this initial process will any internal applications received be considered.

In accordance with Section 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 this post requires the ability to converse at ease with the members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be a permanent member of our EHC Assessment & Review team serving children and young people with special educational needs in Rochdale.  The post of Senior EHC Assessment & Review officer will give you the opportunity to work with nurseries, schools, colleges and other agencies to secure the best outcomes for children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans. You will also have line management responsibility for members of the wider EHC team. If you are enthusiastic, motivated, hard-working and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people with SEN we would like to hear from you.  

We are ambitious and passionate for our children and our success is underpinned by passionate and skilled staff.

Valuing and nurturing our staff is key to the quality services we offer children, young people and families in Rochdale.

We recognise that our staff are our most valuable asset so working for us we can offer you;-
-Working in a modern, award winning environment where staff health and wellbeing is important 
-Time to focus on families and children
-Support from colleagues, senior managers and political leaders
-Absolute commitment to strong reflective practice
-Commitment to a good home/work life balance
-Comprehensive training and CPD

With rapid regeneration across our borough, we provide an environment that ticks all the boxes for candidates looking to progress and develop their career.

It is a really exciting time to be joining us. With recent positive feedback from Ofsted on service changes and a huge amount of internal and political support, there's no better time to take your career to the next level at a forward thinking council.

We're making a positive difference to children, young people and families across the borough. Come and be part of our success.

To have an informal discussion about this role, and working for us, then please contact Tracy Jubb Senior Deputy Team Leader (SEN) (01706 925056) or Melanie Allen EHC Assessment & Review Team Manager (01706 925052

Casual User Car Allowance is payable
Appointment to this post is subject to a enhanced DBS including a barred list check (if applicable) against the child workforce

Please click on the links below:
• Job Description and Person Specification.pdf
• Policy on recruitment of ex-offenders.pdf
• Privacy Notice
• Support for Armed Forces.pdf

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment

Rochdale Borough Council is a great place to work. Please click here for information on Riverside One and the borough of Rochdale.http://www.rochdale.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/Pages/work-in-the-borough-of-rochdale.aspx

At Rochdale Borough Council we are committed to our Values and Behaviours
• Proud of the difference we make
• Passionate about the diversities of the Borough
• Pioneering and Open in our Approach

This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment.  This means we will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority; giving you access to our service-related benefits.