SENDCAS Team Leader INTERNAL ONLY

This vacancy is only open to North Somerset Council employees and agency workers contracted to North Somerset Council.

About Us

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, compassionate leader who is passionate about making a meaningful difference. As a SENDCAS Team Leader, you will play a key role in delivering the Best Start Family Hub model, supporting children and young people aged 5–18 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to take part in fun, enriching and fully inclusive clubs and activities. These experiences help build confidence, independence and social skills, and they play a vital part in ensuring smooth, positive transitions into adulthood. The service also provides valued short break opportunities for families, offering essential support that is highly appreciated by those who access it.

Your creativity, leadership and passion for inclusion will help ensure every child can access joyful, safe and enriching experiences.

This role offers you the chance to:

Key Responsibilities:

• Shape innovative out-of-school activities, designed around children’s strengths and interests
• Ensure services meet required standards, legislation and good practice guidelines.
• Empower staff and volunteers to deliver high-quality, inclusive practice
• Build positive relationships with families, partners and community organisations.
• Consult with children, young people, families and partners to improve service delivery.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and reporting across SENDCAS provision.
• Evidence the impact of your work in children’s confidence, wellbeing and enjoyment.

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

This position is currently based at our Best Start Family Hub at The For All Healthy Living Centre.

Work Style

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

• 2-3 days in the office
• Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
• Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.

About You

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, experience and perspectives. We are looking for someone who brings passion, creativity and a strong commitment to inclusion alongside someone who is enthusiastic for supporting children and young people with SEND and driven to lead a positive, skilled and nurturing team.

You will thrive in this role if you are someone who:

• Believes in potential – you see the strengths in every child and young person and are motivated to create opportunities that help them grow, thrive and express themselves.
• Champion’s inclusion – you are committed to breaking down barriers, promoting accessibility and ensuring every child feels welcome, valued and able to participate fully.
• Enjoys leading and inspiring people – you bring warmth, clarity and confidence to your leadership, supporting volunteers and staff to deliver high‑quality, inclusive practice.
• Builds strong relationships – you communicate with empathy, respect and understanding, whether working with children, families, schools, community partners or Family Hub colleagues.
• Is creative and solution‑focused – you enjoy designing engaging, meaningful activities and finding positive ways to meet individual needs.
• Brings energy and adaptability – you are comfortable balancing different priorities, thinking on your feet and helping the team navigate busy periods such as school holidays.
• Values co‑production – you are excited about involving children, young people, parents and carers in shaping the SENDCAS service and strengthening what we offer.
• Takes pride in quality and safeguarding – you understand the importance of safe, well‑planned practice and feel confident in maintaining high standards across all activities.
• Is committed to personal growth – you are reflective, eager to learn and open to developing new skills as part of a supportive, collaborative team.

Essential Criteria:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (additional qualification beyond the essential).
• Have experience supporting children and young people with SEND in a care, early years, education, play or community-based setting.
• Experience working alongside other agencies (Education, Health, Social Care)
• Understand the importance of inclusive practice and are committed to removing barriers for children with diverse needs.
• Are confident in leading, motivating and supporting a team with empathy, clarity and enthusiasm.
• Communicate compassionately and professionally with children, families, staff and partner agencies.
• Can plan and deliver activities that are person‑centred, safe and engaging.
• Are organised, adaptable and comfortable managing changing priorities.
• Value co-production and enjoy involving children, young people and families in shaping services.
• Are reflective, open to feedback and committed to ongoing personal and professional development.

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Local Government Pension
• Opportunities for professional development
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

How to Apply

If you share our vision and valuesand are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact Tracey Wells, Family Wellbeing Team Manager, at tracey.wells@n-somerset.gov.uk at or 07766366110

Important Information

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Interview Date: 2nd April 2026

ote: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.