Position reference: 50140802
Directorate: Childrens Services | Service: Education, Early Start & Prevention
Salary : £24,790 - £25,183
Plus laptop Working Arrangements : Agile Working Hours per week : 37 Contract type:
Permanent We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.
Closing date : 31/01/2025 at 23:59 The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.
This post requires an Enhanced DBS Check If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years please be aware, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in. When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service.
About the Post: An exciting opportunity has arisen within Barnsley council. We are seeking to appoint a SEND Involvement and Information Officer to work within SEND Participation Team. This role will support the expansion of the Participation Teams remit as they take on responsibility for the SEND Local Offer. Alongside other members of the Participation team you will develop and maintain SEND information channels including but not limited to: social media channels, the Local Offer Website and phone lines. You will play a key role in ensuring information is available, accessible, current, and factually correct enabling families to make an informed choice about the services and support available to them. We would be particularly interested in hearing from applicants with experience in communications and/or information delivery and who have a knowledge of SEND services. Here at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent services, and taking pride in what we do. Relational approaches are fundamental to how we work, and we support well-being through structured and informal peer support alongside professional development opportunities. You will have: An awareness of services available to children, young people with SEND and their families and what they offer. Experience of working with a range of virtual information channels. Good working knowledge of developing and maintaining a variety of virtual information platforms including social media, web chat, SMS messaging, videos. Significant Experience of maintaining information held on websites and social media. If you are interested in using your skills and experience in this role, we would like to hear from you. For more information, or to have an informal conversation, please contact Alex Taylor – SEND Participation Manager on alextaylor@barnsley.gov.uk
Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form. Job Profile:
SEND Involvement and Information Officer Job Profile.pdf Vacancy Exposure Profile:
Exposure Profile.pdf Help with your application form Why work for us? Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria. We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know. CVs will not be accepted. At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances www.barnsley.gov.uk/jobs
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Plus laptop Working Arrangements : Agile Working Hours per week : 37 Contract type:
Permanent We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.
Closing date : 31/01/2025 at 23:59 The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.
This post requires an Enhanced DBS Check If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years please be aware, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in. When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service.
About the Post: An exciting opportunity has arisen within Barnsley council. We are seeking to appoint a SEND Involvement and Information Officer to work within SEND Participation Team. This role will support the expansion of the Participation Teams remit as they take on responsibility for the SEND Local Offer. Alongside other members of the Participation team you will develop and maintain SEND information channels including but not limited to: social media channels, the Local Offer Website and phone lines. You will play a key role in ensuring information is available, accessible, current, and factually correct enabling families to make an informed choice about the services and support available to them. We would be particularly interested in hearing from applicants with experience in communications and/or information delivery and who have a knowledge of SEND services. Here at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent services, and taking pride in what we do. Relational approaches are fundamental to how we work, and we support well-being through structured and informal peer support alongside professional development opportunities. You will have: An awareness of services available to children, young people with SEND and their families and what they offer. Experience of working with a range of virtual information channels. Good working knowledge of developing and maintaining a variety of virtual information platforms including social media, web chat, SMS messaging, videos. Significant Experience of maintaining information held on websites and social media. If you are interested in using your skills and experience in this role, we would like to hear from you. For more information, or to have an informal conversation, please contact Alex Taylor – SEND Participation Manager on alextaylor@barnsley.gov.uk
Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form. Job Profile:
SEND Involvement and Information Officer Job Profile.pdf Vacancy Exposure Profile:
Exposure Profile.pdf Help with your application form Why work for us? Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria. We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know. CVs will not be accepted. At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances www.barnsley.gov.uk/jobs
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