SEND Provision Lead

This is an exciting time to join Dorset Council as we shape our SEND service to ensure children, young people and families receive the right support at the right time.  There are a number of roles across Dorset.

We are looking for applications from candidates who share the Dorset Council values and are passionate in ensuring we deliver a high-quality service.  You will join a supportive team based across a range of localities, where relationships and collaboration are central to how we work. You’ll benefit from a competitive pay and leave package, flexible hybrid working, and strong professional development opportunities within Dorset’s Locality Model. We’re committed to helping you grow your skills and experience in a role that makes a real difference to children and young people.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact: 

Gaynor Howlett – Learning and Belonging Service Manager Dorchester and West Locality

• [email protected]
• 01258 474053

Or

Amanda Conolly – Learning and Belonging Service Manager North Locality

• [email protected]
• 01258 474054

For full details, please see the job description.

This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed. 

See our policy on safeguarding children and young people. 

See our adult safeguarding policy. 

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At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We:

• provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You will:

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.

Find out more about how to apply.