Westmorland and Furness Special Educational Needs Information, Advice and Support Service (SEND IASS) is a statutory service, which is run at 'arm's length' from the Local Authority. We provide free, confidential, impartial advice and guidance to support parents of children with special educational needs and children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. This role would involve working with children, young people, their families and a wide range of professionals including schools, colleges and the statutory SEND service to ensure the best possible outcomes for those with SEND and their families. Whilst SENDIASS covers the whole footprint of Westmorland and Furness, this role would mainly cover the Kendal and South Lakes area. To ensure that the SENDIASS service is always covered to provide support to our families, this role would be working Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday each week, working times to be confirmed with the successful applicant. Who we are looking for… Someone who can listen, support and offer impartial advice, including signposting to a range of other services Someone who understands the needs of families with children and young people with SEND Someone organised, flexible and able to meet the ever-growing needs of this service Someone who can work in partnership with schools and other agencies Whilst lots of aspects of this role can be carried out virtually, there will be some local travel involved. What can we offer you! Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk) Would you like to find out more? For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments: Post Specification Role Profile If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Catherine Prince on catherine.prince@cumbria.gov.uk Application and Interview information Closing date: 17th August 2025 To apply please click the Apply Now link below.