Senior SEND Case Worker

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Derby College Group (DCG) are recruiting a Senior SEND Case Worker to join our dedicated SEND team. This role will support students across our college campuses, playing a key part in ensuring learners receive the guidance, support, and opportunities they need to thrive both academically and personally.

The Opportunity

The Senior SEND Case Worker will coordinate and deliver targeted support for incoming students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The role involves working closely with students, families, staff and external professionals to promote inclusive practice, lead on complex case management and oversee EHCP processes. You will play a vital role in ensuring every learner receives tailored support to help them achieve their academic goals and personal potential.

For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please see the Job Description here.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will have a strong working knowledge of SEND legislation and EHCP processes within a Further Education environment, including the SEND Code of Practice and the Children and Families Act. You will bring proven experience of complex case management and effective multi-agency collaboration, alongside excellent organisation and communication skills.You will be confident advising and guiding staff, and able to build constructive, professional relationships with parents, carers and external stakeholders to ensure the best possible outcomes for learners. You must also hold a specialist qualification in supporting students with learning difficulties/disabilities or equivalent.

For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please see the Job Description here.

The Benefits

• Salary of £36,847 per annum per annum
• 20 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.9% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you require visa sponsorship

Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.