SEND and EHC Data Lead

Job Title: SEND and EHC Data Lead

Rate of Pay: ?320 per day

Hours: 15 hours (2 days per week)

Location: Hybrid

Start Date: ASAP

Contract type: Agency

Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role.

Brief description:

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a motivated and skilled SEND and EHC Data Lead to join our dynamic SEND service. This critical role will be instrumental in developing and managing a comprehensive data management system to support the Education, Health, and Care (EHC) planning process and wider SEND services. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate, timely, and effective data collection, analysis, and reporting to support decision-making and service improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• oDevelop and maintain a robust EHC case management system.
• oCreate and manage a SEND Data Dashboard and a Director's Dashboard.
• oGenerate accurate and timely reports on SEND performance data.
• oUse data to identify areas for service improvement and training.
• oProvide training, advice, and support to the current SEND data officer.
• oLead on specific data-related projects within the SEND service.

About You:

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and young people with SEND. You should have:

• oA degree in Data Science, Information Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• oProven experience in data management and analysis, ideally within an education, health, or care setting.
• oAdvanced skills in data management software, including Power BI.
• oStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• oExcellent communication and presentation skills.
• oKnowledge of SEND legislation and the EHC planning process is highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the transformation of SEND services in Sandwell. You will be part of a committed team dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a significant impact in the community.

This role is Inside IR35.

A Basic DBS check is required.

Please can agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You will also need to include your agency on cost details to each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known costs.

You will receive further information regarding invoice terms if your candidate is appointed to this role. Invoices must be sent electronically on a weekly basis to templink_1@sandwell.gov.uk along with your workers authorised timesheet supplied by your agency. Payments are then released 14 days from the date of the invoice.

The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement oppo...

Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest.

Closing date for submission of quotations is 5th September 2024 at 5pm

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No