Following a recent restructure, the SEND Team are looking to recruit a number of SEND Officers to increase the capacity within the Pre and Post 14 Teams. There are 10 full time and permanent posts available – 5 in the Pre-14 Team and 5 in the Post 14 Team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an expanding SEND Team to deliver on the priorities outlined in Bristol’s SEND and Inclusion Strategy 2024-2028. As a Pre or Post 14 SEND Officer you will be the allocated SEND officer for our children and young people with Education Health and Care plans ensuring they are accessing appropriate education, their needs are being met and the correct provision is in place to prepare them for adulthood. In this interesting and demanding role, you will have responsibility for liaising with families of children with SEND, education providers and other Local Area professionals on behalf of children and young people (between 0-25) to ensure a holistic approach is always taken to meet the needs of those with SEND and Bristol City Council’s drive to improve educational outcomes. Whilst this is a customer facing role, you will not be spending significant amount of time having direct contact with the children and young people for who you have responsibility. As part of the role, you will be required to attend Annual Review meetings and multi professional meetings. The overall focus of the role will be to ensure all statutory processes are completed to a high standard, and that this meets statutory timescales. Key Responsibilities Of The Role Are: Attending Annual Reviews and other multi professional meetings. Ensuring that Annual Reviews are held and completed within statutory timescales. Liaising with schools and other education providers to ensure that children and young people are receiving the correct support in line with their EHCP. Liaising with families and other professionals to maintain educational placements, whilst ensuring the child or young person’s voice and needs are central to decision-making processes. In addition to demonstrating the essential knowledge, skills and experience outlined in the person specification, the successful candidates will be expected to be able to manage a large caseload and deal with competing demands and priorities within the fast paced and pressurised working environment of SEND. Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. Why Bristol City Council? At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working. Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future. How do I apply? If you share our To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application. It is Bristol City Council’s practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview. We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career. It is anticipated that interviews will begin from Monday 2nd June onwards. For any additional information please e-mail one of the following: At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. Following a recent restructure, the SEND Team are looking to recruit a number of SEND Officers to increase the capacity within the Pre and Post 14 Teams. There are 10 full time and permanent posts available – 5 in the Pre-14 Team and 5 in the Post 14 Team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an expanding SEND Team to deliver on the priorities outlined in Bristol’s SEND and Inclusion Strategy 2024-2028. As a Pre or Post 14 SEND Officer you will be the allocated SEND officer for our children and young people with Education Health and Care plans ensuring they are accessing appropriate education, their needs are being met and the correct provision is in place to prepare them for adulthood. In this interesting and demanding role, you will have responsibility for liaising with families of children with SEND, education providers and other Local Area professionals on behalf of children and young people (between 0-25) to ensure a holistic approach is always taken to meet the needs of those with SEND and Bristol City Council’s drive to improve educational outcomes. Whilst this is a customer facing role, you will not be spending significant amount of time having direct contact with the children and young people for who you have responsibility. As part of the role, you will be required to attend Annual Review meetings and multi professional meetings. The overall focus of the role will be to ensure all statutory processes are completed to a high standard, and that this meets statutory timescales. Key Responsibilities Of The Role Are: Attending Annual Reviews and other multi professional meetings. Ensuring that Annual Reviews are held and completed within statutory timescales. Liaising with schools and other education providers to ensure that children and young people are receiving the correct support in line with their EHCP. Liaising with families and other professionals to maintain educational placements, whilst ensuring the child or young person’s voice and needs are central to decision-making processes. In addition to demonstrating the essential knowledge, skills and experience outlined in the person specification, the successful candidates will be expected to be able to manage a large caseload and deal with competing demands and priorities within the fast paced and pressurised working environment of SEND. Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. Why Bristol City Council? At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working. Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future. How do I apply? If you share our To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application. It is Bristol City Council’s practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview. We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career. It is anticipated that interviews will begin from Monday 2nd June onwards. For any additional information please e-mail one of the following: At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.. Location : Bristol, England, United Kingdom