Tribunal Officer

To lead and deliver the area service for the identification, analysis, case management and review of children with special educational needs (SEN) resident within Surrey who are at risk of, or are in the process of, an appeal hearing with the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal Service. This would include representing Surrey County Council at any appeal hearings as necessary.To lead and deliver a service that is in accordance with legislation, best practice guidance, agreed budget and resources and is appropriate to the individual child''s needs. The role holder will help ensure that Surrey County Council provides a world class service in relation to the appeals process, in accordance with Audit Commission and Best Value indicators. They will lead a solution focused, client orientated service delivery model with the aim to reduce parental recourse to SENDIST.The SEN Management Team operates in a fast paced, complex interpersonal environment involving children and young people with high level and complex special educational needs, their parents/carers, schools and other professionals requiring an enhanced level of communication skill and strong case management.The SEN Management Team administers and is responsible for statutory functions on behalf of the Authority and has significant contact with members of the public and other professionals from within and outside of the County Council, approximately 408 schools and other settings.There are four SEN Management ..... full job details .....