JOB DETAILS

Salary range: £37,035 – £39,513 per annum
Work location: Oxford
Hours per week: 37 – we are open to discussions about flexible working
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 07.04.2025
Interview date: TBC
Vetting requirements:
This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check. Please note that under safer recruitment requirements, references will be requested prior to interview.
We have recently developed some new roles within our Special Educational Needs Casework Team. You will be joining Oxfordshire County Council during a time of rapid improvement in our services and provision for Children and Young People with SEND. Our vision is focused on improving outcomes and supporting Children and Young People to achieve their aspirations.
We are looking for Assessment Officers to manage the entire Education, Health and Care Needs assessment process across all ages 0-25. You will work under the direction of an experienced Senior Officer to ensure the Local Authority meets its statutory deadlines in relation to this process.

ABOUT US

The successful candidate will be joining an existing team of Officers and assistants across three geographical areas within Oxfordshire.
The role is an exciting opportunity to support Oxfordshire’s vision in improving outcomes and supporting aspirations for all Children and Young People with SEND

WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW MORE?

For more information about the role please contact Michael Alexander, Senior SEN Officer at michael.alexander@oxfordshire.gov.uk or Sue Hingley, Senior SEN Officer at sue.hingley@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Reporting to the Senior SEN Officer, you will be responsible for all aspects of the Education, Health and Care Assessment process from initial request to the issuing of a final Education, Health and Care Plan. You will act as the first point of contact for children/young people and their families and will be required work closely with them throughout the assessment process. You will also ensure Children and Young People and their families are at the heart of everything we do.
We have a number of offices across Oxfordshire (Abingdon, Oxford or Banbury) and we also have an agile working policy. There may be a requirement for you to attend regular office-based sessions and face-to-face meetings with families and settings.