SEND Key Worker

SEND Key worker

• £19.68 per hour
• Staffordshire
• 37 hours p/w
• Hybrid

About the role:

For this post you must have prior experience working as a SEND Key Worker. For full job description, contact Kaye,

Key Responsibilities:
Co-ordinating facilitating and creating the assessment of need and the development of an education, health & care plan that is outcome focused in line with the relevant legislation and Code of Practice.
 
Act as a keyworker for adults and children with special educational needs & disability and
co-ordinate and call on the support of key qualified Social work, Educational  Psychology, Health and any other professional who  you require contributions from in terms of specialist assessment and episodes of work.
 

1. Develop collaborative relationships with individuals with special educational needs and a          disability of all ages, and their families, that promote choice and       independence, respecting      diversity and difference and reach agreement on          appropriate tangible and realistic          outcomes
2. Analyze written, verbal and observation information to understand needs, strengths and potential of individuals.
3. Understand risks and identify strategies to explain, avoid or manage risk appropriately.
4. Collaborate with other professionals, within independent futures, Families First or other organizations, in order to fully understand need and enable individuals to     achieve their    outcome and to be as independent as possible.
5. Through regular case reviews with the relevant professional and other specialists identify when these colleagues need to be involved and facilitate their         introduction to the individual and their family, as soon as possible.
6. Identify and explore, with the individual and their family, innovative and appropriate options to support their individual agreed, outcomes, facilitating individuals            making informed choices.
7. Working with the individual, their family and a range of partners and external agencies, broker services, support packages, education providers and create opportunities to meet identified options and outcomes.
8. Identify, negotiate and understand costs of options for the individual over time.
9. Work with other professionals to ensure that the individual and /or their family are aware of any costs which would need to be contributed by them.
10. Arrange the allocation and review of funding to the individual to pay for agreed options as a          personal budget.
11. Record any gaps in services or opportunities available to meet the outcomes of the individual; and/or empower the individual to secure their own options.
12. Ensure that any necessary agreements or contracts are in place defining the precise options to be offered to the individual, to enable them to achieve their         outcomes.
13. Maintain appropriate professional records of all key discussions, investigations, findings, assessments, opinions (including factual basis) and decisions, including    electronic client records and necessary performances data, in line with policies and    procedures.
14. Co-ordinate annual reviews of the individual’s situation and progress towards outcomes, using the evidence to formulate new arrangements and plans with the        individual, their family and other agencies.
15. Provide short term intervention support and monitoring for the individual or their family as required.
16. Manage workload, prioritizing all work in accordance with the purpose principles and processes of SED, and all relevant legislation, understanding costs over time.
17. Adhere to the principles of SEND EHC assessment and planning service and contribute to         the shaping, continual improvement and promotion SEND EHC        assessment & planning service.
18. Actively participate in the performance, quality assurance processes, including peer and reflective supervision, analysis of performance data, learning from complaints       and compliments, personal development and continuing professional development.
19. Undertake all required referrals, collaboration, investigation and action under the Staffordshire Inter-agency Adult Protection and Child Protection Procedures.
20. Undertake any other duties required by Management which are commensurate with the grading of the post.

What you need:

• NVQ3/equivalent qualification
• Completed relevant post-qualifying training
• Enhanced DBS check
• Excellent communication and written skills

 
 
Why Work with Pertemps Social Care?
 
We’re committed to making your job search seamless and rewarding. Here’s what our candidates can expect:
 
✅ Your Own Consultant – Your contact will be a social care specialist who knows the sector inside-out, has great connections across the region, and provides the tailored career advice you need to ensure the next step is the best one for you.
✅ Simple, Online Registration – Our process is designed to ensure your registration journey is quick and straightforward.
✅ Exclusive Roles – you have access to roles exclusive to us 
✅ Great Incentives – We have an exceptional referral scheme. Recommend your friends and colleagues and earn an introduction fee of £250. We will pay you £250 if you find your own role
✅ State of the Art Compliance – We use powerful next-generation software to manage these critical processes are as quick, efficient, and stress-free as possible.
✅ Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and securely, every time.
And much more to ensure your job-search is smooth and hassle-free.
 
Our Roles
 
We place Social Care Practitioners into a wide range of essential roles, including:
 

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Fostering / Adoption
• Children’s & Adult Social Work
• Service Manager / Head of Service
• Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager
• Occupational Therapist

 
If you’re interested in finding your next role in social care, we can help!
 
📩 Get in Touch Today!
📧 kaye.fleming@pprsocialcare.co.uk
📞 07435 787 863 / 0161 804 7658
 
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