SEND IASS Team Manager

This role is based in the SEND education service and will report directly to the Designated Social Care officer. You will work with colleagues across the department and with partner agencies primarily education settings and health services.

As the SENDIASS Team Manager, you will:

• Lead and develop a small, dedicated team providing statutory, impartial information, advice and support to children and young people with SEND and their parents/carers.
• Ensure the service meets all requirements of the SEND Code of Practice and achieves high standards of accessibility, independence and quality.
• Oversee casework and manage complex enquiries.
• Build strong relationships with education, health and social care partners while maintaining the impartiality and independence required of SENDIASS.
• Use data, feedback and local intelligence to drive service improvements and tailor support to the needs of Warrington’s communities.
• Promote the service across the borough and champion the voices of children, young people and families.
• To provide high quality advice guidance and targeted support which helps parents/carers and young people to navigate the SEND system in Warrington.

You must have experience of working directly with children and families with SEND, be educated to degree level or equivalent, have excellent knowledge of the SEND legal framework, have experience of managing staff and service development, good communication skills and the ability to mediate and find resolution in complex situations.

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

How to apply

- Application is through completion of the application form.

If you wish to discuss the role prior to application please contact Jeannette Harvey, Designated Social Care Officer by email.

Closing date – 3 weeks after advert is posted

Shortlisting – 4 weeks after advert is posted

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

DBS clearance is required.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

DBS clearance is required.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer

Sandy Lane Children's Centre, Sandy Lane, Warrington, WA2 9HY