EHCP Deputy Service Manager

We are working with a local authority who are recruiting for an EHCP Deputy Service Manager to provide effective leadership within the team and ensure children and young people (0-25) an Education, Health & Care plan have access to inclusive and appropriate education.

Location: Southwest based Authority 

Set-up: Hybrid – 1 day per week minimum required on-site

Duration: 6-month initial contract until March 2025

Start: September 2024

Rate: £525 per day

Responsibilities

• Operationally manage an effective EHCP Service which supports settings and individuals to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the service development plans which reflect government directives, legislation, and local needs, enabling continuous review of impact and priorities to improve outcomes
• Operationally manage and influence strong partnership working with a range of colleagues, professionals, and parents, enabling, and ensuring holistic partnership working
• Ensure customer service standards are met, reviewed and revised in line with customer feedback and service evaluation
• Operationally manage the EHCP service in a delivering the statutory requirements in line with the Children and Families Act 2015

Qualifications and Education:

• Knowledge and practical interpretation of education and SEND legislation, guidance and best practice, local developments, and strategic priorities
• Ability to create an inclusive/enabling response to meet the needs of children with SEND
• Management experience of leading/managing change
• Proven skills in managing effective involvement and partnership work with stakeholders, (including parents, young people, families, voluntary & private sectors, and partner services) to develop and improve outcomes
• Must have experience within Local Government

At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications. However due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.