SEND Operational Lead - Barking and Dagenham Council

Posted 01 August 2022
Salary £400.00 - £500.00 per day + Depending on experience
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Care
Referencerem09689690_1659350927
Contact NameHolly Astrop

Job description

Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking an experienced SEND Operational Lead to work within Barking and Dagenham Council.

Key Priorities

  • Develop a timely process to clear the backlog of complaints
  • Working with the team manager to clear complaints in a timely manner
  • Dealing with the backlog of complex complaints
  • Developing a coherent training programme for EHCs
  • Reviewing current resourcing needs, identifying skills gaps and making recommendation.
  • Providing senior leadership support as and when required.

Ideal candidate

  • Experienced in leading operational service improvement in the SEND arena.
  • Able to support and mentor the current Head of SEND.
  • Working closely with the EHC Team Manager, has the ability to manage and hold to account a diverse team, including a number of new staff, and drive improvements in statutory timescales.
  • Can manage and reduce the flow of complaints especially around timeliness and placements.
  • Can forge strong relationships with schools and settings and with Education and other Council colleagues.

Why Choose Remedy?

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies
  • 1st tier agency
  • Up to £350 for each professional you refer to us who we place*

If you are interested and would like to find out more please apply to this advert with a copy of your updated CV. Alternatively, please send your CV directly