SEND Auditor

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in evaluating the quality and effectiveness of SEND services, ensuring statutory duties are met and supporting continuous improvement across the local area partnership. You will undertake audits, analyse performance and practice, identify strengths and areas for development, and provide assurance to senior leaders regarding the quality of Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes and outcomes for children and young people., Internal Candidates must seek permission from Head of Service for secondment agreement. Make a Difference for Children and Young People with SEND Lancashire County Council is committed to ensuring that children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) receive high-quality, effective support that helps them achieve the best possible outcomes. We are looking for an enthusiastic, analytical and improvement-focused SEND Auditor to join our team and play a vital role in strengthening quality, compliance and service delivery across the SEND system. About the Role As a SEND Auditor, you will provide independent quality assurance and scrutiny of SEND services through a programme of audits, reviews and thematic evaluations. You will assess compliance with statutory requirements, evaluate the quality of practice, and identify opportunities for improvement that contribute to better experiences and outcomes for children, young people and their families. Working closely with colleagues across education, health and social care, you will analyse information from a variety of sources, produce evidence-based reports and support leaders in understanding performance, risk and areas for development.,

• Undertaking audits and quality assurance reviews of SEND services and processes.
• Evaluating the quality and effectiveness of Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) practice.
• Reviewing compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and statutory guidance.
• Analysing qualitative and quantitative information to identify trends, strengths and improvement priorities.
• Producing detailed reports
• Supporting service improvement activity through clear recommendations.
• Contributing to inspection readiness and external assurance activity.
• Working collaboratively with partners across education, health and care., If you are passionate about quality, improvement and ensuring children and young people with SEND receive the support they deserve, we would love to hear from you.
  
  We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated SEND Auditor to join our Quality Assurance Team., The successful candidate will have experience of SEND legislation and practice, strong analytical skills, and the ability to produce high-quality reports that influence service improvement., We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and who can provide robust challenge alongside constructive support.
You will be able to demonstrate:
• Knowledge of SEND legislation, guidance and statutory processes.
• Experience of audit, quality assurance, inspection and compliance.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
• The ability to interpret legislation, policy and complex information accurately.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Confidence in presenting findings and supporting improvement initiatives.
• The ability to work independently whilst maintaining effective relationships across services.
  
  At Lancashire County Council, we are committed to creating a culture of continuous improvement where learning, quality and outcomes are at the heart of everything we do.
  
  Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development.
• Access to a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Family-friendly policies and employee wellbeing support.
• Career development opportunities within one of the largest local authorities in the country.