North Yorkshire County Council
Location
North Yorkshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AD, North Yorkshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £32.00
Please note that applicants MUST have experience of the implementation of SEND legislation 2014 within a local authority
Job context
This is a senior strategic post based within the extended Inclusion Management Team. The post holder will be responsible for working with the Assistant Director for Inclusion and Head of SEND Strategic Planning and Resources to develop and lead transformational change of SEND provision across North Yorkshire.
The post holder will be responsible for working with the Head of SEND Strategic Planning and Resources and take responsibility for the delivery and implementation of specific aspects of the Strategic Plan for SEND Education Provision 0-25 (the Strategic Plan).
The post holder will assist the Head of SEND Strategic Planning and Resources to ensure the local authority fulfils its statutory responsibilities for SEND in accordance with relevant legislation including the Children and Families Act 2014, Education Act 1996 and associated statutory guidance. This will include:
Supporting the development and implementation of strategic plans to ensure sufficient capacity in North Yorkshire for children with SEND across mainstream and specialist sectors.
Working collaboratively with partner organisations, parents/carers, children and young people to implement the Strategic Plan for SEND Education Provision 0-25 across North Yorkshire
The post holder will be responsible for developing strong working relationships with key stakeholders to instigate change and transformation and embedding new practice
Knowledge
Significant knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014 and the Care Act 2014 and the Education Act 1996
Significant knowledge of the statutory requirements and duties of the local authority for SEND and Inclusion
In depth knowledge of current DfE guidance and legislation with respect to SEND, CQC/Ofsted Local Area SEND Inspection, Alternative Education and Ofsted Inspection Frameworks for education providers
Significant knowledge of preparing for adulthood requirements and approaches
Knowledge of co production and its application in strategic planning and change
Knowledge of the Code of Practice and its implications for SEND practice
Knowledge of the school landscape in terms of academisation, school organisation
Knowledge of local government decision making and local democracy
Experience
Experience of strategic planning, policy implementation and performance management
Experience of developing, leading and implementing organisational culture change within a large diverse organisation
Proven and effective experience of the management of resources in a changing organisational environment, including human and financial resources.
Proven experience of collaborative working with partners, including parents/carers and children/young people
Significant experience of communication and engagement with professionals, members of the public and families
Experience of managing and delivering against performance indicators in a complex operational environment
Significant experience of preparing documents and reports, and presenting to senior managers and elected members
Experience of working with children and young people in an education/care setting to meet need and improve outcomes
Professional Qualifications
Honours Degree or equivalent
Evidence of continuous professional development
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