Overview
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We’re working to improve the lives of children and young people in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that.
What will I be doing?
As a Somerset Supporter Coordinator, for the Children with Disabilities Somerset Supporter Service, you will be working with children and young people who require level 2 (additional needs) support and have Special Educational Needs and/or a Disability that has a significant impact on their daily life and functioning. This includes the need for support which is in excess of that of their non-disabled peers. You will case hold, carry out assessments of need, reviews, set up service provisions, along with offering ongoing advice, support and signposting to relevant agencies and making referrals where required. You will carry out reviews of services in place to ensure the provision and support continues to meet the young person’s needs. You will work closely with the Children with Disabilities Early Support Team, Social Work Team and the Community Inclusion and Activities Team to ensure that the young person is receiving the most effective support for them at any given time.
You will be responsible for recruiting and supervising a team of Somerset Supporters, ensuring that their training needs are met and that necessary risk assessments are completed. You will be responsible for ensuring that timesheets and mileage claims are submitted and accurately reflect the work undertaken. As part of your role, you will be matching supporters to children who have been assessed to need a package of support, ensuring that the supporter has the relevant skill set to meet the needs of the individual child/young person. You will be part of an ambitious multi-agency team, working alongside statutory and non-statutory partner agencies to ensure improved and sustainable outcomes for children and young people with disabilities.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. It will really help if you have:
* The skills to advocate effectively on behalf of the young person to ensure they are at the centre of all decision making.
* The ability and a willingness to travel across the county as required.
* Experience of working with or knowledge of Children / Young People with Disabilities.
* An understanding of the skills required to engage, assess and plan to support the needs of children, young people and their families.
* Understanding or experience in multi-agency working to safeguard children and young people.
* An ability to work as part of a team as well as being able to work autonomously.
* Organisational skills to manage a case load and ensure that assessments, reviews and plans are completed within timescales.
* An ability and confidence to supervise and recruit supporters as well as to manage their training needs and matching to children/young people.
* Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and a broad range of IT skills with a minimum of GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
What’s in it for me?
We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve. We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.
We offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset. We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:
* We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
* Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
* Staff discounts in gyms.
* Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
* Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
* A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
* My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.
What else should I know?
The salary range for this role is £21,072 to £22,817 per annum for 30 hours per week.
For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Sally Hardwill (Deputy Team Leader), 01935 463626; Sally.hardwill@somerset.gov.uk
Interviews will take place on 9th October at County Hall, Taunton.
DBS information: This post requires a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure.
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* Mid-Senior level
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