JOIN OUR TEAM AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Are you an ambitious, dynamic leader ready to make a meaningful impact? The Dare2Dream Foundation is seeking a Regional SEND Co-Ordinator to lead our North Oxfordshire team!
This role offers the opportunity to lead a team of dedicated Outreach Practitioners and work in partnership with schools and Local Authorities. This could be the perfect next step in your career development whilst enhancing the lives of the children and young people we support.

ABOUT US:

At The Dare2Dream Foundation, we’re on a mission to empower individuals to unleash their full potential and thrive. Through innovative mental health, wellbeing, education and community engagement initiatives, we’re enhancing young lives and building a brighter future for all.
The Dare2Dream Foundation work in partnership with multiple local authorities throughout the Midlands and Southern Counties. We have an enviable reputation for offering therapeutic interventions to children and young people that are disengaged from education.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a dedicated Regional SEND Coordinator to play a pivotal role in ensuring child-centered support for referred children and young people. As a key liaison between Dare2Dream and external professionals, including SEND teams, social care, and health services, you will coordinate services, monitor progress, and oversee transitions to ensure compliance with legal and organisational frameworks. This role champions Dare2Dream’s values by promoting our services and supporting our mission to enhance life opportunities through tailored social and emotional support. Leading a motivated team, you will deliver impactful interventions that make a real difference in young people’s lives.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Act as a liaison between Dare2Dream and external professionals, including SEND teams, social care, and health services.
• Represent the foundation in key meetings and ensure smooth communication with all stakeholders.
• Line-manage Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners, Senior Lead Practitioner, and Lead Practitioners.
• Supervise staff caseloads, oversee performance management, conduct appraisals, and ensure ongoing staff development.
• Handle referrals from start to finish, ensuring timely and appropriate support for young people.
• Track and report on outcomes, oversee compliance with legal frameworks, and monitor organisational policies and processes.
• Ensure adherence to safeguarding policies and procedures, reporting concerns as required.
• Stay informed of relevant legislation, such as the SEND Code of Practice and Department for Education policies.
• Organise inductions and oversee training programs for staff.
• Develop and improve interventions, processes, and partnerships to support young people.
• Maintain accurate records in line with GDPR and quality assurance policies.
• Manage organisational resources and provide regular reports to leadership and stakeholders.