Designated Social Care Officer

·
Full time
Location: Ashford
·
Job offered by: Reed
·
We are seeking a highly talented and influential Designated Social Care Officer (DSCO) to advance our key priorities across Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and social care. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape and lead in a pivotal area, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND. Annual Salary:

£44,070 - £52,327 + £2,000 Golden Hello + £2,000 Annual Retention Allowance Location:

South London, flexible working Job Type:

Full-time, Fixed term (2 years) Day-to-day of the role: Strategically lead in embedding the social care elements of the SEND strategy across the local authority. Ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice 0-25 (2015) and statutory responsibilities under the Children and Family Act (2014) and Care Act (2014). Support colleagues in children’s social care to meet their statutory duties for children and young people with SEND aged 0-25. Represent the council at key regional and national events, providing expert professional advice on SEND reforms relating to social care. Offer training, advice, and guidance to staff throughout the organisation and to partner agencies as the social care lead. Use quality assurance frameworks and systems to monitor and review the effectiveness of services. Identify areas of the EHCP processes requiring practice improvement and present solutions. Required Skills & Qualifications: Passion for making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people with SEND. In-depth knowledge and understanding of both social care legislation and the SEND reforms. Experience in negotiating with and influencing others, building and nurturing effective partnerships. Ability to plan and manage workload to meet strict deadlines and work collaboratively. Effective leadership and negotiation skills with experience in driving organisational developments. Applicants must have completed their ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment). Benefits: Golden Hello & Annual Retention Allowance up to £4,000. Lease Car option. Generous Annual Leave Entitlement. Two-week protected induction programme. Excellent Learning and development opportunities with bespoke training. Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Free Car Parking. Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for eligible candidates. A range of salary sacrifice schemes and local retail discounts. How to Apply: To apply for the Designated Social Care Officer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position. Applications close on 9th February 2025.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Recent Jobs

London (On site) · Full time

Are you a smart, driven professional who takes pride in making a difference in local communities? Turner & Townsend’s Real Estate division is experiencing significant growth and we’re looking for an experienced industry professional with health project experience to join our high-performing and collaborative Project Management team. Why Join Us? Impactful Work: Contribute to social [...]Read More... from Assistant Project Manager – Healthcare See details

Chasetown (On site) · Full time

My client, Autosmart International are a manufacturing success story! Site Operations Manager – leading fast-paced manufacturing and warehousing About Our Client Autosmart International is a manufacturing success story, leading the field in vehicle cleaning products. We are the No.1 choice of automotive trade customers across the UK. We have doubled in size in the last [...]Read More... from Site Operations Manager See details

London (On site) · Full time

CSS are looking for an experienced duty officer to join our client’s team who are a local council responsible for all areas within the Tendering district. Working hours: All shifts are 8 hours long with various start times available: Monday to Friday – start times between 6AM – 3PM Saturday & Sunday – 6AM – [...]Read More... from Duty Officer See details