Operations Manager - SEND OCC614169

Job summary

Salary range:£68,742 - £72,041 per annum

Work location:County Hall Oxford City with close proximity to the M40. Hybrid Working arrangements to be discussed.

Please note we are actively looking at our ways of working using everything we have learnt and heard from our employees about the organisational and personal benefits of agile working. What you can absolutely expect from working at OCC is that you will have the support to do your job and deliver great results, wherever you are based. Each role at OCC is different and we know the needs of individuals are also varied, and so our approach to where and how often we would like to see you in person will be taken depending on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you as part of the recruitment process.

Hours per week:37 - we are open to discussions about flexible working

Contract type:Permanent

Vetting requirements:This post is subject to a criminal records check

Closing date:Thursday 28th March, 2024 -Applications will be reviewed ahead of the closing date and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interview date:Week commencing 15th April 2024

Main duties of the job

As SEND Operations Manager you will be leading the Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) team, overseeing statutory responsibilities for young people aged 0-25 with EHCPs, ensuring compliance with the Children and Families Act 2014.

In this role, you will ensure that children, young people and their families are listened to whilst contributing to the development and provision of services to support them. It is important that co-production is embedded throughout the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) process, and this will be a key focus for this role.

In addition, you will collaborate with stakeholders to enhance engagement in education and contribute to specialist place planning. You will provide strategic oversight of Tribunal case management, maintain strong partnerships with local schools and organisations, and lead on the teams readiness for inspections.

Your responsibilities will also include project management, performance monitoring, political engagement, budget accountability, and ensuring transparent communication with stakeholders.

About us

At Oxfordshire County Council, we want every child to have the best possible education. With this goal in mind, weve set out to improve and transform our services.

The Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Casework Team is a newly remodelled team within our wider SEND service.

This is a large team of 50 employees comprising of many different roles, all ensuring our compliance with statutory regulations. The team has four sub teams: Early Years and Primary Team, Secondary and Post 16 Team, Tribunals, Resolutions, and Compliance Team, and lastly the EHC Business and Finance team who deal with the financial and administrative aspects of the EHCP management.

The team are dedicated to ensuring fair, equitable, and accessible services for children and families and making a positive impact and difference.

As Operations Manager you will play a crucial role in driving the leadership of the four teams whilst reporting directly to the Head of SEND, working very closely together in support of ourDelivering Better Valuestrategic vision.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

HR Department

County Hall, New Road

Oxford

Oxfordshire

OX1 1ND

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

HR Department

County Hall, New Road

Oxford

Oxfordshire

OX1 1ND

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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