Commissioner- SEND

Grade 7: £42,324-£46,512pa

Join Havering Council as a Commissioner (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the community? Havering Council is on a mission to deliver excellent integrated health and social care services for children, young people and adults. We are looking for a dynamic and innovative individual to join our integrated team in the Start Well area, as a Commissioner with responsibility for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Our vision and priorities for SEND services are reflected in our new SEND and Alternative Provision Strategy which are:

• for children and young people with SEND to be valued, visible, and prepared for adulthood
• for all partners to work together effectively to deliver what is needed for our children with SEND
• for education, health, and social care teams do what matters well, and in a timely way
• to deliver a SEND system which makes sense, which families can navigate, and which places families at its heart.

About the Role:

As a Commissioner (SEND), you will:

• lead projects: to commission services, manage contracts and projects across a partnership with parents, carers and partners.
• drive change: deliver projects that lead to improved outcomes, particularly SEND but working across the integrated team.
• collaborate: working closely with colleagues, stakeholders, and providers.

About You:

We are looking for someone who:

• hears the voice of children: putting children, young people and their families at the heart of all we do
• innovates: has experience in commissioning new initiatives and delivering substantial change and integration across organisations.
• engages: demonstrates experience working with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), service users, colleagues, and partners to create co-designed changes.
• specialises: possesses in-depth knowledge and experience within the SEND service area.
• negotiates: can negotiate, influence, and work across the partnership effectively.
• communicates: excels in report writing, oral communication, and presentation skills.
• focuses on service: is customer service-oriented and experienced in project development.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary: Grade 7 - £42,324-£46,512pa
• Impactful Work: make a real difference in the lives of our children, young people and parent / carers.
• Professional Growth: opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape the future!

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Labibun Nessa on 01708434413

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 30/1/25; however, interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interviews will take place week of 24th - 28th February 2025.

Additional Information

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