SEND Senior Casework Officer

To lead and manage allocated cases within SENDIST Tribunal processes to ensure that all legal deadline dates are met and
that all case preparation is in line with Tribunal rules.
To lead and attend Way Forward, Mediation and pre-Tribunal meetings as required.
To represent the LA at SEND Tribunals where necessary.
To provide professional support, challenge and advice (including training where required)
to Headteachers, SENCOs, Governing Bodies/Academy Trust, to ensure that they
are compliant with the SEND Code of Practice and Disability Discrimination Act.
To work closely with schools and partner agencies to adhere to the time scales set out in the SEND Code of Practice.
To ensure and maintain effective communication with key statutory and voluntary sector partners. This includes attendance at
multi-professional planning meetings and child protection case conferences.
Ensure that you are always up to date on changes to Legislation, changes to policies and procedures and current guidance to ensure that all staff are aware of these changes.

Remote working - however will need to come into the office for meetings/training potentially once a month.
There are other local offices where you can also hot desk.
3 months position with a potential extension