Support Worker, Enfield Council, Childrens SEND Team

Enfield

Ref: EN369-435

Division: Childrens Services

Specialist Area: Social Worker

Location: Enfield

Job type: Contract

Salary (per hour): Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected

Reference: EN369-435

Job Description

Support Worker, Enfield Council, Childrens SEND Team - Must be a Support Worker with a minimum of 2 years+ UK Support Worker experience within a Children's Social Work team.

Our client is looking for a Support Worker with 2 years+ UK experience within a Children’s team.

The responsibilities will include:

1. Undertake, organise and develop the efficient and effective implementation of administrative procedures in relation to the EHC needs assessment and review of children/young people with special educational needs and disability ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines.
2. Ensure that appropriate provision and arrangements, including travel assistance, are made to meet the needs of pupils with SEND taking into account the efficient use of LA resources.
3. Provide written and verbal advice on the statutory procedures to parents, educational settings, Health and Social Services, support services and other agencies ensuring supportive, sensitive and constructive liaison so that decisions are well supported and have maximum potential for sustainability.
4. Take appropriate action including the negotiation and agreement of placement and provision of specialist support.
5. Write EHCPs taking all professional and parental advice into consideration.
6. Attend and contribute to Multi Agency Meetings within educational settings to support the development and agreement of outcomes and provision.
7. Chair Multi Agency Meetings, where appropriate, to co-ordinate the development and agreement of outcomes and provision.
8. Consult and negotiate with headteachers and others to ensure that appropriate provision is made for pupils with SEND.
9. Home Visits.
10. 35 hours per week (flexible by negotiation).
11. Immediate Start.
12. 3 Month Temporary Contract.

The successful candidate will need to hold an NVQ3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, have a current CRB and be a car driver.

If you do not have a minimum of 2 years UK experience relevant to this role, you are not eligible so please do not apply!