Send Officer

The Role

• To develop and manage effective working relationships with key stakeholders within the partnership including with local community groups and organisations.
• To develop and use recognised good practice, working alongside School staff to develop their skills in leading and guiding pupils to achieve their objectives through their individualised education plans.
• To collaborate with parents and carers and adopt a multi-agency approach to ensuring the needs of children and young people are met.
• Undertake personal development as and when required by Manchester United Foundation and the club.
• Based in a school full time the individual would need to be self-driven and ensure they were providing the best opportunities for the students.
• To be responsible to safeguard the welfare of children and adults at risk.

The Person

• Previous experience working with children and young people with special educational needs.
• Proven ability of engaging with a range of stakeholders and external partners in order to achieve strategic and contractual objectives.
• Level 2 in relevant sport or equivalent experience.
• Ability to adapt and diversify delivery in programmes/sessions.
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal and listening).
• To want to make a positive difference to young people’s lives.
• Knowledge of implementing policies and procedures especially health and safety and risk assessments.
• Hard working, enthusiastic and reliable.
• People Skills (Self-assured, build rapport, empathise with others, emotionally intelligent, approachable.
• Understanding of Safeguarding best practice.
• Demonstration of academic achievement in secondary and/or further education.
• Strong functional skills in Mathematics and English.
• A full and clean UK driving licence (or recognised equivalent).

MUFL   is an Equal Opportunities Employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and adults at risk in our workplace.

Due to this post being in regulated activity, the potential employee will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level.

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