About the role
The role is SEND Brokerage Officer in the Commissioning Team (x 2).
Who we are: It is an exciting time to join North Northamptonshire Council as we embark on a programme of change to develop and grow our Children’s Commissioning Service. We are looking for two SEND Brokerage Officers, with a real passion for making a difference and supporting the lives of the most vulnerable in our society. If this sounds like you and you are looking for the next step in your career please do get in touch.
For an informal discussion, email Laura Priestnall: Laura.Priestnall@northnorthants.gov.uk
You will:
- Broker and place school and care packages within the prescribed timeframes, budget and quality.
- Provide support, advice and information to SEND managers, schools and other professionals. Seek innovative and imaginative solutions for children with a variety of complex needs. • Ensure robust and compliant contractual arrangements are in place for all commissioned services and deliver value for money through negotiation with providers.
- Support the development of our commissioning offer
What will you be doing?
The SEND Brokerage Officer has responsibility for sourcing and procuring support packages to support children and young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs. This will predominantly be
1) Identifying school placements from the independent and non-maintained sector (day and residential). The scope of services commissioned will grow and could include alternative provision; short breaks; domiciliary care and early help support services to support local schools to support children with complex needs.
2) Providing headteachers and educational professionals with information, advice and guidance about support services that can support children and young people with special educational needs
About you
We are looking to recruit a highly experienced professional with an excellent knowledge of the SEND sector, and the complexities that can be faced when providing support. You will need to have a good understanding of SEND and relevant legislation, and ideally have a very good understanding of Education, Health, and Care Plans. You need to be solution focussed and be able to manage a changing workload. You will need to have excellent communication skills and have experience of building good working relationships. You must be able to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
Our benefits
We offer:
- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
About us
We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.
Our priorities are:
- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services
Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.
Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.
We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete.
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