CS/1855 - Head of Service (SEND)
Circa £60,000 to £70,000

Ballard House Permanent 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year Salary - Circa £60,000 to £70,000

Head of Service (SEND) role profile

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced individual to join Plymouth City Council to lead our SEND Service.

 

The post holder will be responsible for the development, leadership and management of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Service (SEND) ensuring the service achieves and delivers joint outcomes as set out in legislation.  

 

The role is key to strategic and operational management in the development of SEND through the Children’s Partnership. Services are a high priority for the city, from our Brighter Futures plan.  

 

Key Responsibilities include:

 

· Providing a strategic lead in the City for SEN, inclusion and disability services.

· Working to ensure an improvement in outcomes through coproduction of services with our Plymouth Parent Carer Voice team, our schools and Health services.

· Acting as a “champion” of SEN and disability and influencing partners to raise the profile of and provide accessible services to those with additional need or disability.

· Ensuring that we focus on supporting and preparing our young people for adulthood.

· Managing relationships with Elected Members through briefings, cabinet reporting, and Scrutiny Boards. This work will frequently involve challenging and emotive issues which require sensitive handling and a high level of diligence.

· Producing strategic and service plans, analysing and interpreting service related data.

 

The post holder will be responsible for utilising that data to plan and develop services and for reporting on progress as a key priority in the Children and Young People’s Plan.  

 

You will have a degree level qualification in a relevant related subject, for example, in Health, Social Care, or Education and a detailed knowledge of SEN and Disability Services. A management qualification is desirable.

 

This role is not suitable for flexible working due to the needs of the service.

 

The Disclosure & Barring Service Check requirement for this post is: Standard check.

 

Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.     

 

As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, have been in Plymouth City Council care or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.

 

If you would like an informal conversation about the post please contact Ming Zhang – Service Director for Education, Participation and Skills on 01752 306837 or email: ming.zhang@plymouth.gov.uk

 

Closing Date: Wednesday 17 August 2022

Vacancy Description
Ballard House Permanent 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year Salary - Circa £60,000 to £70,000
 

Head of Service (SEND) role profile

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced individual to join Plymouth City Council to lead our SEND Service.

 

The post holder will be responsible for the development, leadership and management of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Service (SEND) ensuring the service achieves and delivers joint outcomes as set out in legislation.  

 

The role is key to strategic and operational management in the development of SEND through the Children’s Partnership. Services are a high priority for the city, from our Brighter Futures plan.  

 

Key Responsibilities include:

 

· Providing a strategic lead in the City for SEN, inclusion and disability services.

· Working to ensure an improvement in outcomes through coproduction of services with our Plymouth Parent Carer Voice team, our schools and Health services.

· Acting as a “champion” of SEN and disability and influencing partners to raise the profile of and provide accessible services to those with additional need or disability.

· Ensuring that we focus on supporting and preparing our young people for adulthood.

· Managing relationships with Elected Members through briefings, cabinet reporting, and Scrutiny Boards. This work will frequently involve challenging and emotive issues which require sensitive handling and a high level of diligence.

· Producing strategic and service plans, analysing and interpreting service related data.

 

The post holder will be responsible for utilising that data to plan and develop services and for reporting on progress as a key priority in the Children and Young People’s Plan.  

 

You will have a degree level qualification in a relevant related subject, for example, in Health, Social Care, or Education and a detailed knowledge of SEN and Disability Services. A management qualification is desirable.

 

This role is not suitable for flexible working due to the needs of the service.

 

The Disclosure & Barring Service Check requirement for this post is: Standard check.

 

Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.     

 

As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, have been in Plymouth City Council care or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.

 

If you would like an informal conversation about the post please contact Ming Zhang – Service Director for Education, Participation and Skills on 01752 306837 or email: ming.zhang@plymouth.gov.uk

 

Closing Date: Wednesday 17 August 2022