We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Nottingham to assist with the appointment of a Senior Appeals Officer, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £19.97 - £25.95 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Take a lead on preparing the Local Authority (LA) response to SENDisT appeals
• Prepare the LAs case, identifying relevant legal points, the evidence required to support our legal position and support for witnesses
• To have a robust and positive approach to preparing the LAs defence utilising strength based practice to problem solve issues throughout appeals
• Present the LAs case at hearings, having met all deadlines throughout the appeal process and have a thorough understanding of the issues relevant to individual cases
• Build a strong professional network of colleagues and partners within education, health and care ensuring colleagues and partners are well informed throughout and have a firm understanding of their role within the process.
• Attend regular triage meetings, taking the lead as and when required including identifying recurring themes, areas of strength and development for the LA

Qualifications:

• Educated to a level 6 or above qualification in a Childrens Services or Adult related area
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of complex case management
• Have detailed working knowledge of the Education, Health & Care statutory assessment process alongside knowledge of Nottinghamshires education landscape

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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