Overview
The Prevention Manager role will be to establish, promote and secure inclusive educational solutions for children and young people who may otherwise be at risk of requiring provision other than their current setting. The role involves leading a team of Inclusion/SENA casework officers to deliver support to schools and working with parents to ensure that children and young people can remain in mainstream schools. You will play a key role in alternative provisions and its appropriate use, build parental confidence in the Leicestershire provision, and demonstrate effective joint working across agencies. In addition, you will provide challenge, where necessary, to educational settings, services for children and young people and other stakeholders when cases have been escalated or relationships have become strained. An enhanced barred list DBS check is required for this post.
Responsibilities
Lead a team of Inclusion/SENA casework officers to deliver support to schools and work with parents so that children and young people can remain in mainstream schools. Play a key role in managing alternative provisions and support the effective use of these provisions for children and young people. Build parental confidence in the Leicestershire provision and demonstrate effective joint working across agencies. Provide challenge, where necessary, to educational settings, services, and other stakeholders when cases have been escalated or relationships become strained.
Qualifications and Experience
* Qualifications plus experience or experience without a qualification (e.g., BTEC Higher or NVQ 4 or equivalent) and post‑qualification experience.
* Experience of providing support, supervision and line management to a team.
* Experience of identifying the training needs of staff teams and developing and delivering input to support and develop staff.
* Experience of working within a performance framework focused on outcomes achieved through activities, and substantial experience in children or family services within a SEND, health, social care or education context.
* Knowledge of statutory responsibilities of the Local Authority in relation to Children Missing Education, Pupils Missing Education, Children with Medical Needs and Elective Home Education, and evidence of safeguarding knowledge and best practice in the delivery of quality services.
* Understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, including Best Endeavours and Reasonable Adjustments.
* Able to work alongside colleagues from different agencies and services with a focus on improving outcomes for children, and to work through any differences or conflicts between individuals or agencies.
Legal & Equality
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.
Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part‑time work, job sharing, term‑time work, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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