SENDIASS Support Worker
Join Our Team as a SENDIASS Support Worker!
Salary: £19,882.12 actual pro-rated salary (£23,195.81 FTE)
Contract: Part Time, Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week, with a flexible working pattern negotiated with your line manager
Base Location: Home-based
Travel: Regular meetings within Hampshire
Why Work With Us?
At Polaris, we are proud to be one of the UK's largest communities of children's services providers. For over 30 years, we have been dedicated to improving the lives of young people through our independent fostering and adoption agencies, leaving care services, education, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community is committed to achieving the best outcomes for every child in our care, and we believe in the potential of our children, families, and staff.
About Hampshire SENDIASS
The Hampshire SENDIASS is a vital part of our Children's Services branch, providing timely, confidential, and impartial information, advice, and support for parents, carers, children, and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). Our mission is to empower families to take an active and informed role in their education.
Your Role
We are looking for a passionate SENDIASS Support Worker to join our friendly team in Hampshire. If you have relevant professional or personal experience related to special educational needs, disabilities, education, health, or social care, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one support to children and young people with SEND and their families.
- Assist with common topics such as EHCP applications, SEND tribunals, attendance issues, and more.
- Help customers navigate documents, write applications, and attend meetings.
- Support customers throughout the SENDIST appeal process.
- Advocate for necessary support services to help customers engage effectively.
- Maintain accurate records of advice and support provided.
- Contribute to the development of resources for our SENDIASS website and social media.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A qualification in SEND law or a willingness to pursue IPSEA SEN Law Training within the first year.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in a leadership role, with the ability to manage complex conversations.
- Confidence in using Microsoft Office applications and databases.
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own car.
Working Conditions & Benefits
We value our employees and offer a range of benefits, including:
- 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service.
- Bank holidays.
- Company pension.
- Life Assurance (x2).
- Employee Discount Scheme.
- Medical Cash Plan.
- Benefits pro-rated for part-time employees.
At Polaris Children's Services, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check, with costs covered by Polaris Children's Services.
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Join us in making a difference!
