Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND?

The SEND Team is a statutory service that coordinates assessment and delivery of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP’s), including provision and placement, for children and young people from 0-25 years old.

Operating in a person-centred approach the team works from their base at Huyton Municipal Buildings.  Ensuring that statutory functions are met and working in partnership with colleagues across health and social care, is a fundamental component of providing our children, young people and their families with a high standard service.

A highly sought-after SEND Caseworker post is now available. This is a rare and unique opportunity to join a vibrant team with a shared passion and vision to improve the quality of EHCP’s, provision and outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.  For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants. 

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact  Mark Hardwick - SEND Team Manager at Mark.Hardwick@knowsleygov.uk or call on 0151 443 5126 for an informal discussion about the role.