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Tribunal officer - 000A 0309 / 1

Tribunal officer - 000A 0309 / 1

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Posted 7 days ago, valid for 10 days

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD5 8XT

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position of Tribunal Officer – SEND requires an experienced professional with a focus on managing SEND Tribunal cases for a Local Authority.
The role offers a day rate of £400 – £450 and is hybrid, with a preference for two days a week in the Kirklees office.
Key responsibilities include ensuring legal compliance, conducting case reviews, and representing the authority at Tribunal hearings.
Candidates should have significant experience in the field, although the specific number of years is not mentioned in the job description.
This role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders and promoting early dispute resolution within casework processes.

Tribunal Officer – SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)Day Rate: £400 – £450Location: Hybrid (Preferred 2 days/week in Kirklees office; flexibility available for remote) We are seeking an experienced Tribunal Officer to support a Local Authority in managing SEND Tribunal cases. This senior-level role focuses on ensuring legal compliance, early dispute resolution, and effective stakeholder collaboration, with no line management responsibilities. Key Responsibilities:

Tribunal Management
Ensure the Local Authority’s responses to SEND appeals are robust, consistent, and in line with current legislation.
Conduct thorough reviews of case evidence.
Represent the authority at Tribunal hearings, JADRs, and TCMHs as required.
Mediation & Resolution
Attend and facilitate mediation sessions to resolve disputes before escalation.
Promote early dispute resolution within casework processes.
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with parents, schools, legal teams, and other professionals.
Advise on contributions to appeals, including Extended Appeals involving Health and Social Care.
Support effective communication between families and education providers.
Policy & Compliance
Ensure adherence to all relevant SEND legislation and Tribunal Procedure Rules.
Provide expert legal and procedural advice to colleagues and senior leaders.
Data Management
Maintain accurate case records and produce performance and outcome reports for senior management.

Additional Information:

No line management duties.
Equipment collection required
Flexible working with preference for some in-office presence.

Apply now to play a critical role in supporting children, young people, and families through the SEND Tribunal process. To find out more information please contact Lily at Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

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