Interim Senior Appeals Officer - SEND Tribunal Nottinghamshire

Added 24/06/2025

Senior Appeals Officer - SEND Tribunal 📍 Remote Working | £400 per day (Umbrella) | Contract until December 2025 Nottinghamshire County CouncilAre you an experienced SEND professional with expert knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and the Children and Families Act 2014? We're currently looking for a Senior Appeals Officer (Senior Practitioner level) to lead on complex Tribunal and Mediation cases within Nottinghamshire County Council's Integrated Children's Disability Service.Key Responsibilities:Lead on managing a caseload of SENDIST Tribunal and Mediation cases.Prepare the Local Authority's Statement of Case and gather supporting evidence across education, health, and care sectors.Represent the Local Authority...

Interim SEND Tribunal Officer - Barnsley £500 p/d

Added 17/06/2025

Job Title: Interim SEND Tribunal Officer Location: Barnsley Council - Hybrid (Onsite Mondays & Thursdays) Contract Type: Interim / Temporary Working Pattern: Full Time (2 days onsite: Monday & Thursday) About the Role:Barnsley Council is seeking an experienced SEND Tribunal Officer to join their team on an interim basis. This is a key role in supporting the Local Authority in managing Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) tribunal cases, with a focus on early resolution and legal compliance.Key Responsibilities:Manage and respond to SEND tribunal cases from initial notification to resolution.Prepare comprehensive written responses, evidence bundles, and liaise with legal representatives,...

Interim SEND Tribunal / Resolution Officer - Yorkshire £400 p/d

Added 17/06/2025

We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated SEND Resolution Officer to join the Special Educational Needs Team at Calderdale Council. In this role, you will play a key part in reducing the Local Authority's exposure to tribunal appeals by promoting early resolution and mediation in disputes around Education, Health, and Care (EHC) plans.Key Responsibilities:Lead on complex SEN casework, using negotiation and mediation skills with families, schools, and multi-disciplinary professionals.Provide expert advice to the SEN service on all matters relating to SEND Tribunals (SENDIST).Represent the Local Authority in resolution meetings and at SEND Tribunals.Influence early mediation strategies to prevent escalation...

Interim SEND Tribunal Officer - Worcestershire

Added 08/05/2025

Eden Brown Synergy is Looking for a SEND Tribunal Officer to join the SEND Services at Worcestershire County Council. A SEND Tribunal Officer is responsible for defending SEND appeals lodged by parents and young people against a local authority. Amongst their responsibilities, a SEND Tribunal Officer will review the case and co-ordinate and the councils response. Responsibilities * Defend appeals against the local authority. * Facilitate discussions between schools and families with the aim of resolving disputes amicably. * Attend tribunal hearings (when necessary). * Conduct thorough reviews of evidence. * Prepare all appeal papers for the council and parents...

Interim SEND Tribunal Officer - Surrey

Added 29/04/2025

Exciting Opportunity for an Experienced SEND Tribunal Officer Eden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting on behalf of Surrey County Council for a Special Educational Needs Tribunal Officer. This is an interim agency position offering hybrid working and a rewarding opportunity to lead on complex SEND Tribunal cases. This role plays a key part in supporting children and young people with special educational needs, working with families, schools and professionals to manage appeals and deliver high quality outcomes. Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload of SEND Tribunal cases, ensuring all statutory processes and timelines are met * Represent the local authority...

Non-Case Holding SEND Advanced Practitioner - Barnsley

Added 30/05/2025

Non-Case Holding SEND Advanced Practitioner Location: Barnsley Contract: Initial 3 months Working Pattern: Full-time | Non-case holding Type: AgencyBarnsley Children's Services is seeking a skilled and motivated Advanced Practitioner to join their Children with Disabilities Service in a non-case holding capacity. This is a key role focused on service development, partnership working, and supporting key initiatives across the SEND landscape.Key Responsibilities:Work alongside the Designated Social Care Officer to support service improvementsLead on training delivery, co-production with families, and development of SEND servicesContribute to the setup and support of the new Barnsley Short Breaks TeamEngage in multi-agency working with health, SEND,...

Children's SW - SEND Team - City of Wolverhampton Council

Added 19/06/2025

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Children's Social Worker to join our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Team at City of Wolverhampton Council. In this role, you will be responsible for providing support and intervention to children and young people with complex needs, ensuring their safety and well-being are prioritized. Key responsibilities and duties include: Assessing the needs of children and young people with SEND, developing care plans and interventions Working collaboratively with families, schools, and other professionals to provide holistic support Advocating for the rights and best interests of children with SEND Participating in multi-agency meetings and...

Interim SEND Resolutions Manager - South West £525 p/d

Added 20/06/2025

Job Title: SEND Resolutions Manager - South West Region Pay Rate: £450 to £525 per day (Umbrella) Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 1 day per week in the office preferred (Civic Centre)An exciting interim opportunity has arisen for an experienced SEND Tribunals and Dispute Resolution Manager to join a forward-thinking local authority in the South West region.This key maternity cover role requires an established professional with a strong background in SEND Tribunals, who can lead a small team and manage a high volume of complex cases with confidence and expertise.Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage a team of 3 Tribunal and Mediation Officers,...

Youth Justice Officer -Nottingham City Council

Added 02/05/2025

Nottingham City is currently seeking a Youth Justice Officer to join their team. In this role, you will: -Provide targeted support and interventions for adolescents and their families. -Address the unique developmental needs and challenges faced by young people. -Coordinate and deliver a range of services to help prevent and reduce offending. -Assess, supervise, and support children under both statutory and non-statutory casework. -Deliver court services and assess risk, safety, and wellbeing in line with legislation and policy. Key Details: -Location: Nottingham City -Pay Rate: £28 per hour -Contract Length: Initially 6 months (may be shortened to 3 months) If...

Council Tax Collection Officer - Exeter

Added 10/04/2025

We're Hiring: Council Tax Collection Officer Location: Exeter | Grade E | Full-time | Court attendance required Join Exeter City Council and make a real difference in our community! We're looking for a proactive and resilient Council Tax Collection Officer to help support residents, recover Council Tax arrears, and protect the Council's vital income. In this key role, you'll be: Monitoring and managing accounts in arrears Negotiating realistic payment plans Supporting customers facing financial hardship Liaising with enforcement agents, landlords, and other stakeholders Promoting sustainable solutions in line with our _Help Me With My Problem_ approach You'll need: Experience in...

Interim SEN Preparing for Adulthood Officer - TH

Added 12/06/2025

Eden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in Tower Hamlets for an experienced SEN Preparing for Adulthood Officer to join their Children and Culture Directorate, specifically within the Education and Partnerships service. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with a strong background in SEN and transition work, and who have extensive experience within Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) teams, supporting young people aged 14-25 with complex needs. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities: * Act as the key point of contact for young people aged 14-25 with complex learning difficulties and/or disabilities, supporting their transition into further education, training,...

Interim SEN Tribunal Officer - Kirklees

Added 14/05/2025

About the Role: Eden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced Tribunal Officer to join the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Team at Kirklees Council. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled professional with experience handling SEND appeals and tribunals within a local authority setting. Key Responsibilities: * Managing and responding to SEND Tribunal appeals in line with statutory deadlines * Coordinating evidence gathering and liaising with legal representatives, schools, and health professionals * Preparing and reviewing case statements, working documents, and legal bundles * Attending and representing the local authority at Tribunal hearings * Ensuring compliance...

Social Worker - Case Management / Court Team - Shropshire

Added 10/06/2025

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our Case Management or Court Teams at Shropshire Council. This is a dynamic and rewarding role for someone who thrives on variety and is passionate about supporting families and protecting children. Key Responsibilities: * Manage a diverse caseload involving: * Children in Need (CiN) * Child Protection (CP) Plans * Public Law Outline (PLO) * Care Proceedings * Work directly with families to ensure the safety and long-term wellbeing of children. * In the Court Team, manage a protected caseload of children involved in legal proceedings. * Collaborate...

Part-Time QSW | Fostering Team- Non-Case Holding - Stockport

Added 02/06/2025

Stockport Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Connected Carers Team in a part-time, non-case holding Duty Social Worker role. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and established team, focusing purely on duty-based tasks. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities: * Act as the Duty Social Worker, working alongside an experienced full-time duty colleague * Take the lead on Regulation 24 Assessments and Viability Assessments (both PLO and Court Directed) * Attend and represent the team in ULPMs, LPMs, and CPMs, and follow up on any related duty tasks * Provide support and supervision to Kinship...

Consultant Social Worker Non-case Holding - Rochdale

Added 29/04/2025

Rochdale Family Support and Protection Service are looking for a Consultant Social Worker. Rochdale is currently in an exciting transition into the family safeguarding model. We are in the process of establishing multi-disciplinary teams where specialist practitioners are co-located with social workers under a unified management structure. This enables a multi-disciplinary whole family response through direct assessment. This is a really exciting time for Rochdale and we need Consultant Social Worker to support our ASYE's in implementing this model. About the role: The role is a non-case holding. Supporting and mentoring up to 12 AYSE's, * Role model good practice...