Deputy EHCP Service Manager

Gloucestershire County Council

Deputy EHCP Service Manager

Job Location: Shire Hall

Salary: £50,990 - £54,683 per annum

Full time, Permanent

Job Ref: 8766

Help to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND in Gloucestershire

In Gloucestershire, our focus is on enabling an inclusive education system, providing the right support at the right time and in the right place.

As a local authority we are committed to improving outcomes for children and young people and are investing in our services with many new posts across our Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) service and other SEND services to help us to meet local need.

This is an exciting time to join Gloucestershire as we are part of the national SEND and Alternative Provision Change Programme. This means as the EHCP Deputy Service Manager you would be instrumental in helping us to develop and shape future SEND provision locally, that informs national policy.

Gloucestershire’s recent Local Area Partnership SEND Inspection confirms that we are on an improvement journey and as a Deputy EHCP Manager you will have an important role in delivering those improvements.

About the team and role

As part of our EHCP service you will ensure access to inclusive and appropriate education for all children and young people with SEND so that they can achieve positive outcomes and lead successful adult lives. Working closely with education providers, developing strong working relationships across education, health, social care, young people you will ensure that the statutory duties for children hand young people with SEND are discharged effectively.

About you

You will be an experienced professional with a thorough understanding of SEND legislation, guidance and best practice. You should have excellent communication skills and the ability to work co-productively and creatively with other professionals, children and young people and their families, to address identified needs. 

The SEND landscape is complex, and you will need to have empathy for the challenges that young people and their families experience, as well as competence in assessing and reviewing the needs of vulnerable children, young people and their families.

You will also need experience, knowledge and understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and its application and a proven track record of successfully managing change and services.

About us

Successful candidates will join us at a time of exciting change which offer a real opportunity to improve outcomes for young people. Being part of a service that is supportive, offer development opportunities and cares passionately about meeting the needs of Gloucestershire’s children and young people.

• Training and Development opportunities inc. Ipsea and Nasen, LASEN Training (relevant to role)
• Flexible working opportunities
• A service structure that provides progression opportunities
• Annual leave of 25.5 rising to 30.5 days per year after 5 years, plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Competitive salaries
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Wide ranging multi agency working
• Employee Benefits Programme 

Please see our website: https://careers.gloucestershire.gov.uk/GloucestershireCounty for the job profile and more details on applying for roles within our SEND Services.

Closing date for applications: 11.59pm 12th May 2024

Interviews will take place: Week commencing 20th May 2024

To apply, please click “Apply Now”.

https://careers.gloucestershire.gov.uk/GloucestershireCounty/job/Gloucester-Deputy-EHCP-Service-Manager/973167855/