Job Description

The SEND Assessments and Review Service Area have an exciting opportunity available to recruit a Caseworker to join our team on a fixed-term basis until January 2027.




We are looking for an inspirational, motivated and well-organised individual who has knowledge and relevant experience of working within SEND legislation and procedures and can adapt to working in a fast-paced environment.




Candidates should be passionate about supporting the improving outcomes for children and young people in Stockton who have special educational needs.They should have the resilience and tenacity to support and challenge settings to ensure outcomes are achieved.



The caseworker will have the ability to manage conflicting priorities and monitor legal timescales. They should be able to manage and prioritise their own workload and have knowledge of special educational needs practices and have a commitment to learning new skills.




The successful candidate will work alongside the senior caseworker and team manager to ensure statutory duties for children and young people who have special educational needs are met.




As this is a fixed-term post, secondment opportunities will be considered for internal employees. Please obtain prior approval from your current line manager before completing the application. For further information, please refer to the councils secondment policy.




Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.




We offer an excellent total reward package including a competitive salary, generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement as well as access to a number of additional employee benefits and a wide range of learning and development opportunities.




And thats not all - you can also work flexibly where you can work part of your week at home.




If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Helen Crawford or Dawn Leak, via email at helen.cooling@stockton.gov.uk or Hayley.stephenson@stockton.gov.uk where we can arrange a suitable time to discuss.

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