Leeds Council - SEND Casework Officer

Accountabilities:

• Respond to appeals to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDT), including the writing and preparation of the authority's response to SENDT appeals and responding to judicial orders, ensuring all judicial deadlines are met.
• Represent LCC at SENDT hearings in collaboration with legal services where applicable
• Support legal representatives with the management of appeals and other legal routes of redress such as Local Government Ombudsman and Judicial Review.
• Chair multi-agency meetings as part of case preparation. Take notes and follow up on actions to prepare cases.
• Manage data for the SENDT Manager on appeal trends to inform the unit's Annual Business Plan and respond to ad hoc data requests.
• Keep accurate records of financial spend where funding is used in the delivery of bespoke casework.
• To work directly with families including via phone and online communications in all matters relating to the EHC assessment, planning and implementation process.

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.