SENDIASS Advisor
6 days ago
Winchester
\n Join Our Team at Polaris Children’s Services!\n Position: SENDIASS Advisor \n Location: Hampshire - This is a field-based role, where you'll work across children’s homes, community settings, and designated office locations. Regular regional travel is part of the job! \n Contract: Full Time, Permanent \n Salary: Starting at £24,000 per annum, increasing to £26,000 upon successful completion of probation and IPSEA training. \n Hours: 35 hours per week (your working pattern will be negotiated with your line manager). Why Work With Us?\n At Polaris, we are proud to be one of the UK’s leading communities of children’s service 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. \n Our nurturing community is committed 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 PCS SENDIASS\n The SENDIASS services are a vital part of our Children’s Services branch. We provide timely, confidential, and impartial information, advice, and support for parents, carers, children, and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). \n Our mission is to empower parents and carers to take an active role in their child’s education and to ensure that young people with SEND have the resources they need to make informed decisions about their futures. Your Role as a SENDIASS Advisor\n We are looking for a passionate SENDIASS Advisor to join our Hampshire SENDIASS team. If you have a track record or personal experience in special educational needs, disabilities, education, health, or social care, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities:\n \n • Answer phone calls and emails to the Hampshire SENDIASS helplines during allocated shifts.\n, • Listen generously to parents, carers, and young people, providing information and advice that empowers them to self-advocate.\n, • Explain relevant SEN legislation and policy, including the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice.\n, • Analyze and clarify the content of SEN assessments and professional reports.\n, • Identify enquiries that require additional support from a case worker.\n, • Maintain accurate records of advice provided and continuously update database records.\n, • Complete IPSEA Levels 1, 2, and 3 SEN Law training within your first year.\n, • Build professional relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.\n, • Contribute to the development of content for SENDIASS websites and social media.\n What We’re Looking For:\n \n, • IPSEA SEN Law Training at Levels 1, 2, and 3, or a commitment to achieve this within your first year.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.\n, • Personal or professional experience of SEND.\n, • Basic knowledge of relevant legislation and policy.\n, • Confidence in using Microsoft packages, databases, and video conferencing tools.\n, • Able to work independently and collaboratively under pressure.\n Working Conditions & Benefits\n \n, • 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.\n, • Company pension.\n, • Life Assurance x 2.\n, • Employee Discount Scheme.\n, • Medical Cash Plan.\n \n 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. \n The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be covered by Polaris Children’s Services. \n We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Join us in making a difference! \n