Overview
Barnardo's Portsmouth SENDIASS is seeking to appoint a Parent and Carer Support and Advocacy Worker who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with a special educational need or disability (SEND). We are looking for someone who can enable children, young people and their families to participate fully in decisions about the outcomes that they wish to achieve.
Responsibilities
* Work both individually and in a team; manage a fast paced work environment and deliver good quality statutory information, advice, support and representation.
* Provide support and information to parents and carers face-to-face across the city, and attend relevant meetings and activities.
* Provide support and information to parents and carers via telephone, email and Microsoft Teams.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of SEND and its statutory procedures, including matters related to health and social care.
* Familiarity with relevant legislation including the SEND Code of Practice 2015, the Equality Act 2010 and familiarity with the IAS national standards.
* Ability to understand the local offer within Portsmouth and to work face-to-face across the city to meet with parents and carers, and to attend relevant meetings and activities.
Notes
Please see the additional information sheet for further details.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
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