Job Description

Job Introduction

About Us

We are looking for an individual with exceptional written and verbal communication skills who is able to work in partnership with local providers and stakeholders, to ensure Oxfordshire's Local Offer and Local Offer website provides clear and accessible information for children and young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) age 0-25 and their families about the services available to them.

About the Role

This role leads the maintenance and promotion of Oxfordshire's SEND Local Offer and associated projects, including the Family Help website, ensuring clear, accessible information for children and young people (0-25) with SEND and their families. You will develop and monitor online resources, integrate with related sites, and explore innovative tools to enhance support. Working closely with stakeholders, including children, young people and parent carers, you will ensure accurate, engaging content that reflects health, education and social needs. Strong communication, marketing and social media skills are essential, alongside creativity and a commitment to developing expertise in SEND, Local Offer and Early Help.
The successful candidate will have an understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, Local Offer and Early Help and be willing to develop their knowledge and successfully as well as to complete relevant training.

About you

We are looking for a dynamic communicator with a Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience) and a commitment to professional growth. You'll build strong relationships, engage communities and create clear, inspiring content across multiple platforms. Highly organised and adaptable, you'll manage priorities with confidence and respond creatively to changing needs. Your knowledge of SEND legislation, Early Help and Working Together 2023 will help you deliver accurate guidance and support. Skilled in using digital tools and social media, you'll identify opportunities to promote services and make a real impact. Experience in project and event management is desirable.

Rewards and benefits

Culture of flexible working Technology to support agile working where role permits 28 day's holiday p.a. plus bank holidays Option to 'buy' additional holiday Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme Enhanced family friendly policies Local and national discounts for shopping and travel Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

Our commitment to:

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:

Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:

Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:

Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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