Job Description

Package Description:

We have a rewarding opportunity for a

Mediation Service Co-Ordinator

to be part of our Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service (MDRS) based in central Stockport.

This position is part time and for a 12-month fixed term.

The MDRS are SEND specialists at providing a neutral and impartial SEND mediation service. They provide a high quality and professional service that is responsive, approachable and supportive.


The Together Trust is one of the North West's leading charities, offering individual care, support, and education to hundreds of Children, Young People, and Adults each year. We are a not-for-profit charitable trust, so every penny goes back into benefiting the people that we support.


Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.


Whether that's helping people to live independently, or creating spaces to learn, work and play, you'll be making sure adults with disabilities or complex health needs have a chance to thrive, right in the heart of their local communities.

Salary

: 16,815.00 per year which has been pro-rated from the full-time equivalent salary of 24,700.00 per year. The hourly rate of 12.67 is applied to this role which is the National Living Wage.

Hours

: 22.5 hours per week worked flexibly with the agreement of the Service Manager between Monday & Friday.

Location

: Hybrid working - a combination of working at the Newbridge Centre Office, Cromer Street, Stockport SK1 and home working.


Our Mediation service supports families or individuals in disagreement of a young person's education and health care plan in bringing different parties together to work towards a positive outcome.


Together we help build meaningful relationships for the road ahead, with children and young people at the heart.


As a

Mediation Service Coordinator

you will be the first point of contact for families and young people seeking support from the team. You will provide mediation advice in line with Special Education Needs & Disability legislation and guidance and take detailed notes from families.

About you.....

Do you have experience of working with families requiring support for their children who have special educational needs along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills?


Are you an effective and supportive team member who works in an organised and methodical manner?


Do you have the ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences, including other employees within the Together Trust, parents, Local Authorities and other professionals?


You will need a good working knowledge of all Microsoft applications and experience of using databases as this role is very focussed on the use of technology.


We are looking for someone who can identify work priorities and manage their own workload to meet deadlines as well as the ability to show sensitivity in dealing with confidential issues.


Can you make a direct impact on the support you provide to our families/carers and colleagues and help make a difference?

Benefits

Annual Leave

27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years

Generous pension scheme

and death in service benefit

, up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death in service benefit.

Occupational sick pay

and family friendly policies including

enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.

Reward and Discount platform

offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc. Eligibility to apply for

Blue Light card

Proud to be a

real living wage employer

Refer a friend scheme

, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us Comprehensive

training and development opportunities

, including apprenticeship qualifications

Long service awards

including cash gifts and extra holiday. Promotion of

Wellbeing

across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online Access to our

Employee Assistance Programme

for you and adults at your home

To discover the full details of this rewarding role within the Together Trust take a look at our .


If this sounds like the place for you, and you think you have the relevant skills and experience we are looking for, apply now. If you have any questions relating to the role, please get in touch at

jobs@togethertrust.org.uk

. We would love to hear from you!


We may remove this advert should we find the successful candidate prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged.


We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK.


We are a Real Living Wage employer.


Together Trust has committed to paying all staff a significantly higher salaries than the government minimum wage. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we are showing our commitment to our employees, now and in the future.


Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.


If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can do to support you


The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check (at no cost to yourself).