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RECRUITMENT

Equity and justice is at the heart of everything we do at Sunshine Support, and from time to time we seek to expand our very passionate team.

You’ll find our current vacancies below.

SEN Advocate - Mat Cover
Events Co-Ordinator

Current Vacancies

Independent SEN Advocate - England and/or Wales

MATERNITY COVER

FULL TIME 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK - WFH

We are seeking an experienced SEN advocate who is well versed in the current legislation in England and, preferably, Wales.

The main focus of the role will be to support, provide options and advocate for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND in England.

The biggest part of the role will be effective communication, and at the forefront of that is our zero-judgment and actively anti-racist approach

The Role will Involve...

  • Developing your caseload / undertaking triage calls
  • Managing a very busy caseload
  • Producing statutory assessment requests on behalf of parents and schools
  • Negotiating with LAs
  • Attending meetings with LAs, schools and other stakeholders
  • Annual Reviews
  • Case management and co-ordination - ensuring effective strategy and planning in the gathering of independent evidence
  • Lodging appeals and managing tribunal preparation
  • All related matters that require advocacy/support
  • Providing reassurance to parents and carers
  • Hosting related webinars in conjunction with our partners

Essential and Desirable Criteria

In order to carry out the job, and ‘hit the ground running’ there are specific skills and experiences that we require from applicants. We would expect all candidates who are interested in working with us to be friendly, a strong team player, keen to share ideas and listen to others.

  • Excellent understanding and practical experience of the SEND CoP and legislation that underpins it - essential
  • Independent experience of requesting statutory assessments - essential
  • Independent experience of appealing and preparing for tribunal - desirable
  • Attending and advocating for families at meetings - essential
  • Annual reviews and the full annual review process - essential
  • Lodging appeals to the tribunal service - essential
  • Hosting training/presenting webinars - desirable
  • Understanding and awareness of available provision in England - desirable

Please evidence the above experience and skills on your CV in order to secure an interview.

Remuneration Details

  • £22,000 - £25,000 (dependent on experience)
  • Full time hours
  • Flexible working
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Regular legal CPD
  • Provision of emotional and physical wellbeing benefits
  • LOCATION: Remote working from home
  • Must have use of laptop and phone for work

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 5pm – 1st June 2022

If you require assistance with the application please get in touch by clicking here.

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EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR

FULL TIME 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK - DERBY

We are inviting applications from experienced and highly motivated Events Co-Ordinators to join our vibrant team!

We provide highly regarded webinars and training for parents and professionals within the field of SEND, all over the world.

Whilst we are based in the UK, our work reaches far and wide through our much-loved online presentations and bespoke training. The focus of our work is within the field of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and we have built firm foundations within this area with exceptional professionals all over the country.

You will help to maintain this and further grow it through your work with us.

The Role will Involve a Variety of...

  • Recruiting speakers through meetings & negotiating agreements
  • Attending networking events
  • Planning and co-ordinating online and in-person events
  • Attending community events to engage with SEND community
  • Plan and co-ordinate community & fundraising events
  • Developing relationships with external organisations and professionals
  • Co-ordinating our team of ambassadors
  • Arranging training opportunities for external companies & organisations
  • Aiding in production of content for Sunshine Academy (our online learning platform)
  • Using Teams for effective project management
  • Managing a very busy caseload
  • Producing statutory assessment requests on behalf of parents and schools
  • Negotiating with LAs
  • Attending meetings with LAs, schools and other stakeholders
  • Annual Reviews
  • Case management and co-ordination - ensuring effective strategy and planning in the gathering of independent evidence
  • Lodging appeals and managing tribunal preparation
  • All related matters that require advocacy/support
  • Providing reassurance to parents and carers
  • Hosting related webinars in conjunction with our partners

Essential and Desirable Criteria

In order to carry out the job, and ‘hit the ground running’ there are specific skills and experiences that we require from applicants. We would expect all candidates who are interested in working with us to be friendly, a strong team player, keen to share ideas and listen to others.

  • Experienced in the field of Event Co-Ordination (online) - essential
  • Experienced in the field of Event Co-Ordination (in-person) - desirable
  • Vibrant and highly self-motivated - essential
  • Thorough understanding of Zoom, Teams, Eventbrite and Tixoom - essential
  • Good understanding of event marketing - essential
  • Using Teams for project management - desirable
  • Using Teams for team communication -desirable
  • Team player - essential
  • Great communicator with enthusiasm for meeting new people - essential
  • Great customer service with tenacity and determination - essential
  • Availability to work some evenings (mainly from home) - essential
  • Based in Derby or within a commutable distance - essential
  • UK Driving licence and use of car - desirable
Please evidence the above experience and skills on your CV in order to secure an interview.

Remuneration Details

  • £20,000 - £22,000 (dependent on experience)
  • Apple Macbook & iPhone
  • Full time hours
  • Flexible working
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Regular legal CPD
  • Provision of emotional and physical wellbeing benefits
  • LOCATION: Remote working from home (temporary)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 5pm – 1st June 2022

If you require assistance with the application please get in touch by clicking here.

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“I was warned by other parents that the EHCP application process was stressful, but my experience was completely stress free thanks to Sunshine!”

Parent, April 2022

“ I’ve learned so much about SEND that it has given me increased confidence to stand my ground with senior leadership and SENCo when I feel a child has potential SEND”

Teacher, August 2021

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