This role has a starting salary of £24,049.20 per annum, based on working 25.2 hours per week. This is pro-rated from £34,356 FTE. This is a 6-month fixed term / secondment opportunity.
We are excited to be hiring a new Invision Co-ordinator to join our fantastic SEND Quality Team. This role is open to hybrid working meaning you aren't required in the office 5 days a week but as part of your role there will be a requirement to be in the office at times as the teams we support are hybrid and the majority of training we deliver is in person. We're less about you driving to work and more about us collectively driving down our carbon footprint. We care about how you work rather than where you work; the people rather than the postcode. In support of our people and our greener futures strategies.
If you have a thorough knowledge of SEND legislation, a keen eye for detail and confidence communicating with a wide range of audiences - we would be delighted to tell you more about an excellent opportunity with our SEND Quality Team!
Rewards and Benefits:
- 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
- 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
- Excellent training and CPD opportunities
About the Team
We are a supportive team who are passionate about positive change within the SEND Service. We all have different areas of expertise and skills and work together to utilise these. We currently have 6 members of staff, and we are geographically spread across Surrey. We make sure we have regular times together in different offices to collaborate and support one another. We are always keen to learn and committed to developing our knowledge base as a team to best support the SEND service through our auditing and training. We are looking for an enthusiastic team player to join us!
About the Role
You will work with other SEND Quality Managers to implement the Quality Assurance Framework, striving to establish a culture where everyone understands the importance of quality performance and monitoring and its impact on the lived experience of children/young people and families. You will assist our a bi-annual cycle of EHC Plan audits and in depth 'deep dives' which evaluate the lived experience of the child/young person and their family.
You will be the primary link for Surrey with our current online audit tool provider, Invision 360. You will administer the use of the tool, sourcing plans, assigning audits, supporting with training on using the tool, moderating and reviewing completed audits and supporting with the analysis of data and the presentation of findings through reports and presentations to the SEND teams and senior leadership. You will work both independently and with the SEND Quality Managers and other agencies including settings, health and social care colleagues.
You will support the Quality Manager with the development of virtual and in person training, organising resources, booking rooms and managing signup and waiting lists. You will be supported to participate in the delivery of training with ongoing opportunities for your own professional development.
This is a real opportunity to implement change. In this role practice standards and the improvement of practice will be your primary aim, playing an important part in Surrey's ongoing journey towards providing an excellent service for our service users, children/young people and their families.
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this role, your application will clearly evidence the following:
- Experience of working within SEND (local authority, or educational setting) and a detailed understanding of relevant SEND legislation.
- A meticulous approach to your work with an eye for detail, whist being able to consider the wider picture.
- A passion for quality and continuous improvement to support best outcomes for children and young people with additional needs and/or disability.
- Demonstrable experience of creating positive and productive relationships and dealing with difficult issues effectively but sensitively.
- The ability to support others with development of their practice in a pragmatic way.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 08/04/2024 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:
- The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
- The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
