Hampshire County Council are currently recruiting for a Special Needs officer/ SNOJob PurposeTo manage and oversee the EHC Needs assessment, annual review and placement process for children and young people from 0 years to age 25Determine the appropriate level of support and identify placements for children and young people with SENOversight and responsibility for complex casework, Mediation and TribunalsAttend Mediation and pre-hearing Tribunal meetings as requiredProvide line management support to a team of EHC Coordinators Ensure the careful management of and accountability for SEN budgets, in accordance with HCC policyRole ResponsibilitiesEnsure an up-to-date understanding of the statutory framework and the major issues affecting the policy and operational direction for the delivery of services for children with SEN To provide information, advice and support to parents and professionals in education and other agencies about the statutory SEN processes Engage in frequent communication with an extensive and diverse range of people to discuss, persuade and negotiate courses of action so that assessments are concluded within statutory timescales and provision and placements achieved for children and young peopleTo attend meetings relating to case planning for individual pupils and liaise with other agencies, professionals and parentsTo lead and manage the Tribunal process to ensure that all deadline dates are met and that all case preparation is in line with Tribunal processe