SEND Service Manager

Client Local Authority in NewhamJob Title SEND Service ManagerPay Rate 260 DAILY UMBRELLAHours 36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri)9AM-5PMDuration Initial 3 Month ContractLocation HYBRID WORKING-2 DAYS OFFICE BASED IN DOCKSIDE,NEWHAM,E16. Monday and Wednesday in officeDescriptionROLE PURPOSE:The post holder will be the strategic lead responsible for the effective administration of our statutory duties under the Education Act 1996 and Children and Families Act 2014. They will oversee the statutory assessment of children special educational needs,including their subsequent placement, reviews and outcomes.The post holder may have direct line management responsibility for up to 6 team managers and lead a service of circa 40 people.Key Tasks and Accountabilities:1. To support the Council''s vision to enale every resident under 25 to be safe, happy andcared for, with positive activities to secure their long-term wellbeing.2. To provide strategic leadership across the operational service for statutory SENDcasework section, ensuring that practice is person centred, streamlined, efficient andtimely. Practice should be restorative, relational and in line with customer servicestandards.3. To drive and support effective partnership working across Children''s and YouthPeople''s Service, Adult social care, Health services, Settings, Schools, Colleges,Voluntary and community organisations, and the Newham Parents Forum, to deliverintegrated and inclusive solutions that raise attainment, and improve ..... full job details .....