<div><p>Location: Lewes</p><p>Salary: £25,882 - £28,263 FTE (actual starting salary £ 18,240 - £ 19,650 based on 30 hours)</p><p>Vacancy Type: Part time, Permanent</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Act as a trusted point of contact for families exploring placement with us.</li><li>Support families to understand the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process, including assessments, reviews and placement pathways.</li><li>Coordinate visits, assessments and meetings for prospective pupils and families.</li><li>Work closely with colleagues across education, care, therapy and clinical teams.</li><li>Ensure families receive clear information and compassionate support.</li></ul><h3>Important Information</h3><p>To maintain professional boundaries and avoid conflicts of interest, this role is not suitable for individuals who have a close personal relationship with a child or family currently supported by Chailey Heritage Foundation, including parents or carers of current pupils.</p><h3>Qualifications</h3><p>This role may suit someone with experience in:</p><ul><li>SEND education or specialist schools</li><li>Family support or pastoral roles</li><li>Social care or community support services</li><li>SEND services within local authorities</li><li>Health, therapy or multidisciplinary SEND environments</li></ul><p>You’ll be someone who can build trusting relationships with families, communicate complex information clearly and sensitively, and work collaboratively with professionals across education, care and health services.</p><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>Healthcare Cash Plan – claim back everyday health costs such as dental, optical and therapies</li><li>Access to Enhanced Pension Scheme</li><li>Death in Service benefit</li><li>Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme and access to our Wellbeing Centre</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Retail and leisure discounts</li><li>Onsite parking</li><li>Café and kitchen facilities</li><li>DBS checks and renewals covered by us</li></ul></div>