Location
Tooley Street, Southwark

Hours
36 hours per week

Salary
£57,495 per annum

About the Role
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? We are recruiting for a manager to lead the Southwark Information, Advice, and Support (SIAS) service. In this role, you will coordinate the SIAS Team to support Southwark families in accessing Special Educational Needs (SEN) services. Your responsibilities will include ensuring that parents and young people have access to comprehensive information, advice and guidance in relation to SEND, building partnerships with parents, carers, schools, and professionals, delivering training sessions to key stakeholders, and supporting the professional development of a team of SIAS advisors.

About the Team
As SIAS Manager, you will lead a high-performing team providing information, advice, and guidance to families and young people navigating the SEND system. You will build strong relationships with staff, customers, and partner services, develop the service including the Local Offer to meet evolving needs, participate in strategic partnerships, and ensure effective performance management.

Additional Information
This is a permanent contract requiring an enhanced DBS check. We offer family-friendly policies including flexible working and home working, a local government pension scheme, and a wide variety of staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven, and supportive team committed to excellence and making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough.

Experience
Proven experience supporting children and young people with SEND (ages 0-25) and their families across education, health, and social care. Comprehensive knowledge of SEND services, legislation, and statutory processes with practical application.

About You
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Commitment to ongoing professional training and development. Ability to lead and motivate a team while building strong partnerships with parents, carers, schools, and professionals.

Qualifications
Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification for full qualifications and requirements.