Social Care Officer

Warrington Borough Council; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Warrington is seeking an EHC Social Care Officer for a fixed term of 12 months. This part-time role (18.5 hours/week) involves ensuring that social care needs of children with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are accurately represented in their assessments. Responsibilities include contacting families for information and contributing to service development. The role offers hybrid working and a competitive benefits package including annual leave and wellness programs.

Benefits

26 days annual holiday, raising to 31 after 5 years

Access to a competitive benefits package

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• Experience of working directly with children and families.
• Educated to Level 3 standard with 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade C or above.
• Knowledge of children and young people with Special Education Needs and Disability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure social care needs of children are reflected in assessments and plans.
• Contact families to gather relevant information and provide advice.
• Contribute to service development.

Skills

Experience working with children and families

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of Special Education Needs and Disability

Education

Level 3 education with 5 GCSEs including English and Maths

Job description

EHC Social Care Officer - Fixed Term for 12 months

About us

This role is based in the SEND education service and will report directly to the Designated Social Care officer. You will work with a colleagues across the department and also with partner agencies including health and education settings. Hybrid working is available with some opportunity to work from home as well as from the office. Part time 18.5 hours per week, days and times to be confirmed. There will need to be some flexibility to meet the needs of parents and carers.

The role

This is a new role created to further improve our support in respect of children and young people with SEND. The role will ensure that the social care needs of children and young people are accurately reflected in their Education Health and Care needs assessments and plans and that families are aware of the support and services available to them. You will be contacting families directly to gather the relevant information, to provide them with advice and guidance and where appropriate making contact with other services on their behalf. You will be required to be up to date regarding services and support in the area and contribute to service development.

What's needed?

You must have experience of working directly with children and families, be educated to Level 3 standard with 5 GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths at Grade C or above, have knowledge and understanding of children and young people with Special Education Needs and Disability and excellent communication skills.

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme

Key Dates & Further Information

Application is through completion of the application form.

Interview date to be confirmed. Interviews will take place at 1 Time Square, Warrington

DBS clearance is required.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer

Warrington Borough Council Offices, 1 Time Square, Warrington, WA1 2NT