ISEND Development Officer

at  Buckinghamshire Council

OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dedicated iSEND Development Officer to join our Children’s Services Directorate within the Integrated SEND Team. In this pivotal role, you will manage key projects aimed at enhancing the quality of services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Your expertise will support our commitment to the SEND Strategic Delivery Plan, ensuring that our standards not only meet but exceed auditing expectations.

ABOUT US

Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and ranks as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK and yet it is incredibly well connected– only an hour from London on the train. The county has a rich history and heritage and is the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement.
We are looking for motivated, ambitious and inspiring people to join us on our journey. You will be entitled to a range of different benefits to make sure you are happy both at work and at home.

OUR VALUES AND CULTURE

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.
From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.
We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

• Lead and manage projects to improve service quality for SEND.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and support areas such as education provision, complex needs, and preparation for adulthood.
• Collaborate with partners across the local area to deliver on transformation projects linked to transport and SEND services
• Support the Quality Assurance framework, manage induction programs, and ensure inspection readiness.
• Analyse data to inform commissioning and produce monthly reports for senior management.
• Engage with stakeholders to deliver the Quality Assurance Framework and support service delivery.
  Please see the attached job summary for further information.
  Any-Desk:
  As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.