SENDIAS Manager Part Time

LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT

Salary range: £49,827 – £52,866 (pro rata) p.a. inc.
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 10.8 hours per week
Location: Civic Centre and other locations from time to time

A Rewarding Opportunity…

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

The Post

The SENDIAS Team Manager would be responsible for the strategic development and day-to-day management of the Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Information Advice & Support Service (SENDIASS). The SENDIASS team provide impartial information, advice and advocacy for children, young people and parents/carers on legislation, policy and practice in relation to SEND.

The Person

As the post holder, you will be motivated and committed to delivering services for young people and parents/carers on legislation, policy and practice in relation to SEND, providing advice and advocacy.

You will keep abreast of education and other relevant legislation and SEND policy, and lead the services in empowering families to navigate and express their views throughout the SEND process. You will also work with families and other stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for the education, health and care of the child/young person concerned.

Closing Date: 16 February 2021 (23:00)

Additional Information

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.

As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on. Please note the information you provide will be treated fairly and confidentially.

Please note CVs will not be considered as part of your application for this position.