Complex Case and Resolution Manager

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Hours:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
24/09/2024
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 08/10/2024 23:59
Employment Location:
Sand Martin House, Peterborough
Salary:
£40,221 - £44,228
Vacancy ID:
106151
Closing date:
8 Oct
Further Information
The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Statutory Assessment and Monitoring Service (SAMS) wishes to recruit a Complex Case and Resolutions Manager.
 
This senior post, reporting to the Head of SAMS, will play a vital role in ensuring oversight and compliance regarding statutory SEND processes and will develop the scope and role of the SEND service response to complex cases in the wider context of children’s and adult services, ensuring robust data is used to inform policy and performance.

The successful postholder will lead a solutions-focused, person-centred delivery model and approach to decision-making, working collaboratively with both internal and external partners, including parents and young people with SEND. Managing and overseeing appeals to SENDIST on behalf of the service is a key part of the role, including representing the Authority at SEND tribunals. The postholder will be responsible for training across agencies regarding the single route of redress and SENDIST appeals, whilst guiding and mentoring all SEND staff in relation to complex cases, including mediation and tribunals.
 
Now is a great time to join us and be part of this service. In return for working with us, you will have access to an amazing range of benefits including:
 
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days per year + bank holidays (FTE) + option to purchase up to an additional ten days per year (FTE)
• Comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions of 17.5% (current)
• Immediate life cover (x3 times your annual salary) and ill-health protection (applicable to those enrolled in LGPS)
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Access to a car lease salary sacrifice and cycle to work scheme
• Funded professional or subscription fees where qualification or membership of a professional body is an essential part of the role
 
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.