SEN Tribunal Manager

Job Description

Salary range: Grade 16 £60,573-£62,766 plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon

Job Purpose

To lead, supervise and manage the end-to-end Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST) process. Including all case management, ensuring that all Tribunal casework is conducted in a timely and efficient manner and in line with Tribunal set deadlines.

To draft legal submissions to the Tribunal, arranging for any necessary expert assessment to take place.

To act as the single point of contact for parents and their legal representatives.

To lead and undertake Telephone Case Management Hearings to ensure the London Borough of Croydon provides a high-quality service in relation to the appeals process. This would be in accordance with Audit Commission and Best Value Indicators.

To lead a Tribunal Team that is solution focused, client orientated, and that works to develop and maintain a service delivery model with the aim of reducing parental recourse to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST).

About You

Training in SEN Legislation and willingness to attend further training in special educational needs legislation (Children & Families Act/Care Act; SEND Reforms)

Understanding of relevant legislation - Children and Families Act 2014 / SEND Code of Practice 2015, Care Act 2014 and implications for role

Knowledge and understanding of government policy and initiatives - and their implication for the role.

Substantial legal experience or an equivalent legal qualification/relevant qualification or substantial experience in SEN.

Proven track record of managing a range of responsibilities and co-ordinating service delivery in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Effective use of ICT

Proven track record of effective budgetary awareness, financial planning and systems use and systems development.

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About us

Croydon Council’s priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key business plan outcomes:

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council’s new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.