Job Introduction
SEND Assistant Caseworker (County-wide)
Working Pattern: Full time, permanent
Salary: £25,614 - £26,847
Location: Hybrid, requirement to work in either Sleaford and/or Lincoln Office for a minimum of 1 day per week.
Closing Date: Wednesday 25th November
Interviews: Week commencing 30th November
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? We are excited to announce an opening for a SEND Assistant Caseworker to come and join our passionate and dynamic SEND team on a 6-month temporary contract.
About the Role:
The SEND Assistant Caseworker role ensures the smooth and efficient completion of key statutory processes to support the Local Authority to meet requirements outlined in the SEND code of practice. This includes processing Education, health and social care needs assessment requests and working closely with young people, their families and education settings to ensure all evidence is captured to facilitate robust decision-making. SEND Assistant Caseworkers play an instrumental administration role within the SEND Team to ensure efficient service delivery to support children, young people and their families. This job role falls under the Local Authority’s hybrid working model with an expectation of attending either Sleaford and/or Lincoln Offices 1 day per week. There will also be an expectation that the successful candidate will attend monthly SEND Team development days at various locations across the county.
About You:
We are looking for someone who is an effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. In addition, you will need to have strong verbal and written skills for communicating with a range of people and be well organised, with an ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. If you are looking for progression and the opportunity to develop and grow the SEND team is a great place to do it!
About Us:
The authority is one of the largest county councils in the UK and we are ambitious for both the residents of our county and the people who work here. We care about our staff, and it is important to us that you have an excellent work/life balance and the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills in a supportive Local Authority setting. We provide a robust and thorough training package for our new staff.
If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, to help you complete the best application possible, before clicking apply.
About Our Offer:
Along with a competitive salary of £25,614 - £26,847 we are offering:
- A Contributory pension
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible working policies
- Career progression opportunities
- A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.
LCC are proud to offer an agile and flexible approach to working where each day presents new challenges, working from home and commutable to the bases of Sleaford (NKSK post), Lincoln (LWL post) and Horncastle (EAL post) enabling you to strike the right balance for you and the service.
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role please contact:
Cori Jeeves via email on cori.jeeves@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 25th November. Interviews will be held week commencing the 30th November at Lincoln County Offices.
Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements of RQF Level 6.
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.
Please be advised that this position is subject to a criminal record check.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.
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