Job Introduction
Location: County Hall and remote working
Brief Description:
Northumberland County Council's Statutory Assessment and Review Team seeks a SEND Administrative Assistant to support EHCP Coordinators and Officers. This role demands excellent IT and organisational skills, a commitment to confidentiality, and clear communication with stakeholders. The ability to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure is essential. Experience of working within a local authority, education, health, or social care environment is desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide administrative support to EHCP Coordinators and Officers.
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Maintain accurate records in compliance with statutory requirements.
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Handle confidential and sensitive information related to individuals.
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Serve as a point of contact for parents, schools, and professionals, communicating clearly both verbally and in writing.
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Assist in coordinating meetings, maintaining calendars, and organising documentation.
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Support the team in delivering high-quality services to children, young people, and families.
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Work collaboratively with team members to achieve common goals.
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Adhere to policies and procedures governing SEND administrative processes.
If you possess the necessary skills and dedication to support the vital work of our Statutory Assessment and Review Team, we invite you to apply for this role. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of children and families in Northumberland.
NCC INFO AND BENEFITS
Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life
balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an
everyday basis!
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is “To make Northumberland a county which you regard as a
great place to live, in which you can access the activities you enjoy, whilst having the opportunity to learn
and thrive”.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
Why choose us? We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
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26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
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Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
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Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
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A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
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Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
Further information
Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email [email protected] or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format: British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
