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 passionately improved 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 dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for every child in our care. We believe in the potential of our children, young people, families, and staff, and we are ambitious for their futures.
About Hampshire SENDIASS
The Hampshire SENDIASS services are part of the Children's Services branch of Polaris. We provide 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 and Responsibilities
As a SENDIASS Support Worker, you will be an essential part of our friendly team in Hampshire. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing individual support to a caseload of children and young people with SEND and their parents.
- Assisting with common topics such as EHCP applications, SEND tribunals, attendance issues, and more.
- Explaining documents and supporting customers in writing applications and attending meetings.
- Advocating for customers during the SENDIST appeal process.
- Understanding and addressing the barriers customers face.
- Coaching and encouraging customers to advocate for themselves.
- Maintaining accurate records of advice and support provided.
- Contributing to the development of content for our SENDIASS website and social media.
What We’re Looking For
We seek a passionate individual with the following qualifications:
- A qualification in SEND law or a willingness to pursue IPSEA SEN Law Training at Levels 1, 2, and 3 within the first year.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in a leadership position, with a calm yet assertive manner.
- Confidence in using Microsoft Outlook and other Office applications.
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own car.
Working Conditions and Benefits
We value our employees and offer a range of benefits, including:
- 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service.
- Bank holidays.
- Company pension.
- Life Assurance x2.
- Employee Discount Scheme.
- Medical Cash Plan.
All benefits will be pro-rated for part-time employees.
Join Us in Making a Difference!
Polaris Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, with costs covered by Polaris Children's Services.
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!
