Regional SEND Co-ordinator

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Are you an ambitious, dynamic leader ready to make a meaningful impact? The Dare2Dream Foundation is seeking a Regional SEND Co-Ordinator to lead our South Oxfordshire team!

This role offers the opportunity to lead a team of dedicated Outreach Practitioners and work in partnership with schools and Local Authorities. This could be the perfect next step in your career development whilst enhancing the lives of the children and young people we support.

About Us:

At The Dare2Dream Foundation, we're on a mission to empower individuals to unleash their full potential and thrive. Through innovative mental health, wellbeing, education and community engagement initiatives, we're enhancing young lives and building a brighter future for all.

The Dare2Dream Foundation work in partnership with multiple local authorities throughout the Midlands and Southern Counties. We have an enviable reputation for offering therapeutic interventions to children and young people that are disengaged from education.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated Regional SEND Coordinator to play a pivotal role in ensuring child-centered support for referred children and young people. As a key liaison between Dare2Dream and external professionals, including SEND teams, social care, and health services, you will coordinate services, monitor progress, and oversee transitions to ensure compliance with legal and organisational frameworks. This role champions Dare2Dream’s values by promoting our services and supporting our mission to enhance life opportunities through tailored social and emotional support. Leading a motivated team, you will deliver impactful interventions that make a real difference in young people’s lives.

What You'll Do

• Act as a liaison between Dare2Dream and external professionals, including SEND teams, social care, and health services.
• Represent the foundation in key meetings and ensure smooth communication with all stakeholders.
• Line-manage Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners, Senior Lead Practitioner, and Lead Practitioners.
• Supervise staff caseloads, oversee performance management, conduct appraisals, and ensure ongoing staff development.
• Handle referrals from start to finish, ensuring timely and appropriate support for young people.
• Track and report on outcomes, oversee compliance with legal frameworks, and monitor organisational policies and processes.
• Ensure adherence to safeguarding policies and procedures, reporting concerns as required.
• Stay informed of relevant legislation, such as the SEND Code of Practice and Department for Education policies.
• Organise inductions and oversee training programs for staff.
• Develop and improve interventions, processes, and partnerships to support young people.
• Maintain accurate records in line with GDPR and quality assurance policies.
• Manage organisational resources and provide regular reports to leadership and stakeholders.

What We're Looking for

• Proven experience in a similar role, with expertise in SEND frameworks and EHCPs.
• Strong communication, organizational, and negotiation skills to work effectively with stakeholders.
• Experience managing and supporting teams, with the ability to develop and monitor staff.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and the ability to maintain accurate, confidential records.
• A relevant qualification (minimum Level 3) and a full, clean driving license.
• Passion for improving the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

Why Join Us:

At The Dare2Dream Foundation, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a real impact on the lives of the children and young people within our service. This is your chance to take your career to new heights while contributing to a cause you're passionate about. Join us on this exciting journey and be a catalyst for change!

We can offer you:

• A supportive team of colleagues across the leadership team and wider organisation
• A dedicated and forward-looking management team, with highly skilled staff upholding high expectations and aspirations for our service users.
• Access to over 9,000 perks & benefits through Perkbox (including freebies!)
• Highly competitive salary
• Annual salary review
• Annual holiday allocation of 23 days plus 8 bank holidays (based on full-time hours)
• Fully funded training and personal development
• Provision of mobile phones and any other IT hardware you require
• The support of experienced and highly qualified colleagues
• Competitive pension scheme
• The knowledge that you are contributing to the mental well-being of the local community
• On the job training and an investment in your talent
• A chance to climb the ladder within the company

Working arrangements:

This role is currently being offered as a hybrid role with opportunities for office, home and outreach working.

We reserve the right to invite candidates for interview before the closing date, should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Early applications are therefore advised and welcomed.

Closing date: Monday 9th December 2024 at 12pm

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

The Dare2Dream Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to Safer Recruitment processes.