Job Description

An exciting opportunity for 1FTE has arisen within the SEND team for a SEND Mediation officer. Whilst we are making significant improvements to the service, we are on a journey and we are seeking an experienced SEND mediation officer to join our team.

Organisation

Cheshire East Council

Location

Crewe

Job Category

Children and Young People Services

Grade

CEC NJC - Grade 9

Salary Min

37,938 per annum

Salary Max

40,476 per annum

Hours per week

37

Weeks per year

52.143

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

25/08/2025

Ref No

E3177
Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.



At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future - together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.



If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.



As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.



Brighter Future



www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/employee-benefits.aspx





Our newly reconfigured SEND Team aims to ensure that we are able to effectively meet the needs of all children and young people with SEND. Our vision is for them to:



Achieve the very best they can



Attend the right school or educational setting as close to their home as possible



Be taught and supported by skilled professionals who have high expectations for their progress and learning potential



Enjoy learning, feel valued and be confident



Be actively involved in decisions that affect them



Fulfil their potential as confident adults in their chosen community



Be allocated resources to best effect



About the Role:



To provide key leadership in case management of Mediation cases to ensure that the Council discharges its responsibilities effectively in relation to statutory appeals to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST), which is part of her Majesty's Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS).



At the forefront of this journey is the need to work as equal partners with parent/carers, children and young people and other stakeholders. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate high levels of child and person centred practice which focusses on achieving the very best outcomes for children and young people.



You will:



Be thorough and up-to-date on the knowledge of SEN education legislation



Have experience working with young people with SEN



Have good knowledge and awareness of Children and Families Act 2014, SEND code of Practice 2014 and Equality act 2010



Have strong inter-personal skills



Be able to problem solve



Have excellent presentation and communication skills



Have excellent, planning and organisational skills



Be resilient, organised and hardworking



For further information about the role please contact:



Christopher Hancock SEND Customer and Compliance Manager



christopher.hancock@cheshireeast.gov.uk



Cheshire East Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults across the Borough. As such, any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings that are 'not protected' as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 (as amended in 2013) relating to the non-disclosure of spent convictions do not apply to this job. You must therefore, disclose whether you have any previous convictions where prompted to do so within the application process.



Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.



If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however please do not be discouraged from applying again.



For any technical enquiries please email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk



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