SEND Service Manager-Daily [Rochdale] #000948081

Job Description

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

The SEND Service Manager will be responsible for the Rochdale Local Authorities internal SEND services and support the commissioning and quality assurance of external provision to meet the needs of this cohort of children and their families. The post holder will act as an expert advisor to Children’s Service’s Assistant Directors in support of statutory compliance around SEND. The role will oversee the operational delivery of the Education Health and Care Planning Team (EHCP). The post holder will lead the strategic direction of the team in partnership with a range of stakeholders. The SEND Service Manager will ensure statutory compliance around the councils’ key SEND functions and manage internal resources to best meet the needs of children with SEND.

3 days a week in the office, hybrid.

£460 day rate.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE JOB

The SEND Service Manager will be responsible for the Rochdale Local Authorities internal SEND services and support the commissioning and quality assurance of external provision to meet the needs of this cohort of children and their families. The post holder will act as an expert advisor to Children’s Service’s Assistant Directors in support of statutory compliance around SEND. The role will oversee the operational delivery of the Education Health and Care Planning Team (EHCP). The post holder will lead the strategic direction of the team in partnership with a range of stakeholders. The SEND Service Manager will ensure statutory compliance around the councils’ key SEND functions and manage internal resources to best meet the needs of children with SEND.

Control of Resources

Personnel

To be responsible for the direction, support and motivation of self and any staff under postholder’s control, including day-to-day management.

Financial

To work in accordance with Financial Regulations and procedures of the Council and responsible for the financial control of budgets allocated directly or indirectly to staff within the Children & Young People with SEND

Equipment/Materials

To be responsible for the safe use and maintenance of equipment/materials used by the postholder. To adhere to the Council’s rules and regulations relating to the use of ICT, email and intranet/internet access

Responsibilities

The postholder must –

Perform his/her duties in accordance with Rochdale Council’s Equality and Diversity Policy.

Ensure that Rochdale Council’s commitment to public service orientation and care of our customers is provided.

Values and Behaviours

Approach the job at all times using the values set out below

Proud of the difference we make

Passionate about the diversities of the Borough

Pioneering and Open in our Approach

Be aware of and apply these values and associated behaviours at all times.

Principal Duties

To lead and manage SEND services within the local authority including the Education Health and Care Planning process and projects delivered by the council.

To lead on performance, quality assurance and data developments in relation to SEND for the LA and Education.

To work in partnership with the Designated Clinical Officer and the Designated Social Care Officer to implement continuous improvement in SEND, to design, mobilize and embed multi-disciplinary ways of working and projects at every level.

To lead on the commissioning of specialist placements for children with SEND and to support the development of an Educational Sufficiency Statement including market engagement and development.

To manage the implementation of an improvement plan for SEND Transport

To work closely with the SEND Strategic Lead and Assistant Directors in children’s services to improve performance and quality by designing and implementing new initiatives which support children at Early Help, SEN and EHCP level of need.

To lead teams within SEND in their preparation for and in response to inspections and to support inspection readiness, reporting and statutory compliance. To ensure that the Council’s statutory responsibilities in respect of SEN are discharged and delivered to the agreed standards, eligibility criteria and procedures/guidance.

To coordinate and undertake routine multi-disciplinary audits, quality assurance of SEN service delivery and implement improvement plans

To be responsible for the effective integration of the SEN and EHCP assessment, review and support.

To ensure that the child and family voice is central to care planning and service design.

To establish and maintain systems for the supervision, support, data, performance monitoring and development of all staff for whom the postholder has responsibility.

To promote best practice in relation to SEN by taking a lead role in collaborative working with Governors, schools, early year’s settings and other providers of education services for children and young people with SEN/LDD, aged 0-25, including training/briefings as required.

To manage budgets and resources which are the responsibility of the postholder.

To contribute to service wide planning and to devise and deliver service team plans as required.

To ensure that high standards of customer care are consistently applied across all aspects of the service provision, ensuring that the voice of children and young people with additional needs and their parents/carers is heard and influences service development.

To respond to complaints, compliments, and freedom of information requests in a timely manner. To escalate risks and prepare business plans in relation to service progress issues.

To respond to and present the systems case in relation to tribunals and legal challenge

To devise SLAs, service specifications and contracts in conjunction with the commissioning team and to review and monitor contract performance including any traded services under the postholder’s area of responsibility.

To establish and develop effective working relationships with colleagues within the council, Elected Members, other agencies including healthcare providers, the voluntary sector and community groups.

To prepare and contribute to high quality written reports and plans.

To represent the LA at regional meetings as required.

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

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