SEND - Tribunal Manager | Inclusion Service | Countywide

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Job Description

| Salary £49,764 - £53,887 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Inclusion Service - Countywide

SEND - Tribunal Manager

Inclusion Team

Location: Lancashire - Hybrid

£49,764 - £53,887

We are transforming our Inclusion and SEND services here in Lancashire. Part of this initiative means expanding our workforce with passionate, skilled people who can help deliver the best possible support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), as well as those in alternative provision, and their families.

About Us: Lancashire County Council is dedicated to supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We are seeking an experienced SEND Tribunal Manager to lead our SEND Tribunal process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tribunal Management: Lead the Local Authority's response to SEND Tribunal appeals and develop action plans.
• Mediation and Resolution: Facilitate mediation sessions to resolve disputes early.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with parents, schools, and legal services.
• Case Supervision: Manage a team, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
• Policy and Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Training and Support: Provide training on tribunal processes and best practices.
• Data Management: Maintain records and produce reports.

Requirements:

• Qualifications: Law degree or equivalent experience; managerial qualification or experience.
• Experience: Similar role within a Local Authority or educational/legal environment.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, excellent communication, and organisational skills.
• Other: Commitment to equality, diversity, and health and safety. Essential car user post.

Why Join Us?

Our Values:

• Supportive: Recognising contributions and enabling communities to flourish.
• Innovative: Creative ways to improve services.
• Respectful: Valuing diverse needs and perspectives.
• Collaborative: Engaging with colleagues, partners, and customers.

Benefits: There's fabulous flexibility and the opportunity to create the work life balance you'll love; 26 days annual leave, rising to 32 days with tenure plus 10 statutory/bank holidays and an additional 20 days that can be purchased too. An Employee Assistance Programme for your family and yourself plus a generous Local Authority Pension available. Finally, we have an enviable employee benefits platform which provides numerous discounts from your weekly shop to holidays and entertainment with salary sacrifice options on electronics, bicycles, white goods, and cars.

Development: we'll provide support and development at each stage of your journey with us from induction through to personal and professional qualifications. There will be opportunities for career progression both vertically but also into other areas of the organisation if you wish. They'll be time for reflection and interaction with your line manager, as well as peer support from those within the wider team.

Inclusivity: we don't have a "one size fits all" idealism, we embrace diversity and that includes around personal and family requirements so appreciate that you'll want to be working from home when you can, your hours may vary or change and for us - delivering successful outcomes is more important than watching the clock

How to apply...

You should demonstrate in your application how you meet each of the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification.

Please feel free to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat - contact Gurbaksh Dhillon onemail gurbaksh.dhillon@lancashire.gov.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 12th January 2025 Interviews: Friday 24th January 2025

Lancashire County Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement at any time prior to the stated closing date. This decision may be made without prior notice and is at the sole discretion of Lancashire County Council. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly, as we may fill the position before the advertised closing date.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

Job Description & Person Specification