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This role has a starting salary of 73,317 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.

We are excited to be hiring a Service Manager to join our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service.

This role is based in Woking and will require the post holder to work from the office or visit schools and settings for the majority of the working week, with some flexibility for agile working. You must be able to travel to schools and settings at short notice where the need arises.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff)
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.

About the Team

At Surrey, we are committed to ensuring that all children and young people with SEND receive an outstanding service, and we are well on our journey towards achieving this. We encourage our SEND and Inclusion Services to work closely and collaboratively to deliver timely and purposeful casework that supports the best possible outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. Relational and restorative working practices underpin our work with stakeholders, partners, children, young people and families.

About the Role

This role will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across key areas of the SEND service, with a particular focus on strengthening service-user experience, supporting effective business-as-usual delivery, and contributing to continuous improvement across statutory SEND functions. Key responsibilities include:

• The development and implementation of a complaints prevention and resolution strategy, ensuring timely, effective and person-centred responses to parents, carers and stakeholders, while working closely with relevant service managers to reduce escalation and improve customer experience.
• The oversight of SEND complaints, enquiries and dispute resolution, identifying learning from complaints and embedding continuous service improvement across SEND.
• The development and implementation of the SEND customer journey strategy, ensuring children and young people, parents, carers and education providers are appropriately supported through the statutory SEND process and that EHCPs are co-produced.
• The leadership and management of Mediation and Dispute Resolution Services, promoting early resolution of concerns and reducing escalation to formal complaints and tribunal activity.
• The development and implementation of relational and restorative practice across the SEND service, strengthening relationships with families, schools and partner agencies.
• The oversight of SEND responses to Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) enquiries and recommendations, ensuring risks are effectively managed and lessons learned are embedded.
• The monitoring and reporting of key performance indicators relating to communications, complaints, dispute resolution, Ombudsman activity and tribunal trends.
• Acting as a key point of contact for service users and, as a SEND Service Manager, contributing to the wider business-as-usual effectiveness of the SEND service by supporting clear communication, responsive practice and joined-up working across teams.

Working as part of the SEND senior leadership team, you will contribute to the strategic development, operational effectiveness and continuous improvement of SEND services. This will include supporting statutory compliance, driving service transformation, contributing to improvement programmes, and providing expert advice on SEND legislation, disputes and tribunal practice. You will also represent the Local Authority at partnership forums and help manage emerging operational, legal and reputational risks.

You will provide leadership for the SEND Tribunal, Complaints, and Complex Cases and Resolutions functions, ensuring disputes, complaints and enquiries are managed effectively and in a timely manner. You will oversee quality assurance, deliver training on SEND legal processes and tribunal practice, and monitor performance relating to tribunals, complaints, Ombudsman activity and customer experience to support continuous service improvement. You may also line manage other service areas, depending on experience.

You will work collaboratively across Surrey County Council, health partners, schools, colleges, voluntary sector organisations, elected members, parents, carers and young people to improve outcomes and strengthen confidence in SEND services. The role requires the ability to manage competing priorities, oversee complex and high-profile cases, mitigate service risks, exercise sound judgement within delegated authority, and influence stakeholders across a complex SEND system.

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following experience, skills and align with our behaviours:

• Working Knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014 and how this applies to the work of SEND teams in delivering the statutory EHC needs assessment process; statutory Annual Reviews; and statutory Key Stage Transfer processes.
• Understanding of Legal and Tribunal Operations
• Evidence of leadership within SEND (or linked service)
• Understanding of the needs of Families, Young People and Schools
• Awareness of the local and national pressures impacting SEND
• Understanding of the value of relational working.
• Ability to regularly visit schools and settings, including with little notice

To apply, please submit a CV and a personal statement of no more than 650 words.

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 6th September 2026 with interviews planned to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information on our website.

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Housing and Support Officer

Location: Guildford
Salary: 28,000 p.a. + benefits + on call allowances
Hours: Full time - 37 hours per week

Make a real difference in vulnerable people's lives whilst building a rewarding career in housing and support. Transform this opportunity into your chance to empower clients towards independence every single day.

About Transform Housing & Support

We believe that everyone should be able to live independent and fulfilling lives. We provide housing and support for many socially excluded and vulnerable people across Surrey, in parts of Berkshire, West Sussex and the London Borough of Sutton.

We're a place where people make a difference to clients' lives, feel valued and are supported. We have a strong sense of social responsibility and our values - respect, empowerment, responsibility and excellence - guide everything we do.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll work as part of a dedicated team, supporting clients daily to resolve problems and achieve positive outcomes. Your role combines meaningful support work with practical housing management.

• Act as keyworker to named clients, helping them live as independently as possible
• Assist clients to meet personalised support plans and access community services
• Carry out housing management activities including rent collection and tenancy management
• Conduct risk assessments and health and safety checks
• Report maintenance issues and ensure client safety

• Ability to develop non-judgmental professional relationships with clients
• Strong time management skills, delivering outcomes and meeting deadlines
• Computer literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook and Internet)

• 28 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• An additional 1 day (pro rata) per annum wellbeing day
• A defined contribution pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Interest-free staff loans
• Flexible working options
• The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days annual leave per holiday year
• Life assurance cover

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Repairs Planner to join a busy Property Services team, coordinating responsive repairs and maintenance across a social housing portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with strong repairs planning and scheduling experience to join an established team click apply for full job details

Targeted Services Officer Prevention Team

We are recruiting for a Targeted Services Officer to join a Prevention Team, supporting young people and families to reduce the risk of offending, improve life chances and promote positive outcomes.

You will work directly with young people in a range of settings, delivering individual and group interventions, managing a caseload and supporting young people who may be vulnerable, at risk of offending or displaying challenging behaviour.

• Assess, plan and deliver targeted interventions for young people and families.
• Manage a caseload and maintain accurate electronic case records.
• Deliver individual and group programmes to develop confidence, skills and positive behaviours.
• Work with young people at risk of offending, harm or poor life outcomes.
• Support families to address concerns and access appropriate services.
• Advocate for young people and ensure their views are represented.
• Work closely with statutory, voluntary and community partners.
• Apply safeguarding and child protection procedures effectively.
• Develop positive activities and opportunities that promote engagement and resilience.

You will have experience working with young people and their families, including experience of case management and delivering individual or group interventions. You will be confident working with young people who may display challenging behaviour and have a strong understanding of safeguarding, risk and child protection.

Enhanced DBS required. Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle essential.

SEN Casework Support Officer

We Do Social Work Recruitment

We Do Social Work Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced SEN Casework Support Officer to join a specialist SEN service. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and customer-focused professional with experience of working with statutory processes, education services and sensitive casework.

As an SEN Casework Support Officer, you will provide administrative and casework support across the SEN service, helping to ensure statutory processes are delivered accurately and within required timescales.

You will work with schools, education settings, parents and carers, young people and partner agencies, providing clear advice and guidance on SEN-related procedures and supporting the effective delivery of statutory functions.

• Provide advice and information on SEN statutory procedures, policies and best practice.
• Respond to enquiries relating to SEN, using sound judgement and discretion.
• Support parents, young people and their representatives so they can make informed decisions.
• Undertake relevant casework to support SEN assessment and monitoring processes.
• Assist the SEN Management Team in ensuring statutory functions are completed within required timescales.
• Maintain accurate and timely records on SEN databases and relevant casework systems.
• Support the monitoring of budgets and allocation of SEN resources.
• Attend service meetings and ensure relevant information is accurately recorded and followed up.
• Prepare agendas, minutes and reports for panels and SEN-related projects.
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues and partner organisations.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• A good standard of education, including English and Maths to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Experience of interpreting and applying complex processes and procedures when determining eligibility or entitlement to services.
• Experience providing clear, concise advice on sensitive, difficult and confidential matters.
• The ability to work accurately under pressure and meet demanding deadlines and performance targets.
• Strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work confidently with databases and Microsoft Office.
• A calm, confidential and professional manner.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also being self-motivated and able to use initiative.

Experience within an education environment, previous experience providing advice relating to SEN, and proven competence using databases would be advantageous. Knowledge of legislation and regulations relating to education and special educational needs is also desirable.

This is a hybrid role, with the majority of work undertaken on site or through visits, alongside the opportunity to work from home depending on service requirements. The role may involve travel to different locations, so access to a vehicle and a full driving licence are required for occasional travel.

An Enhanced DBS check, including the relevant Children s/Adults Barred List checks, is required for this position.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEN professional to contribute to an important service supporting children, young people, families and education settings.

If you have experience in SEN casework, education administration or statutory education processes and are looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with We Do Social Work Recruitment.

SEND Officer (0 25)

Recruiting on behalf of a local authority

We are currently recruiting for an experienced SEND Officer (0 25) to join a dedicated SEND service supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional who is passionate about removing barriers to learning, promoting positive outcomes and helping children and young people prepare successfully for adulthood.

As a SEND Officer, you will work directly with children, young people and their families, as well as schools, colleges, settings and partner agencies, to identify needs and ensure appropriate support is put in place.

You will undertake assessments, contribute to multi-agency planning and provide high-quality, person-centred support. A key part of the role will involve preparing and writing Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans, ensuring they are outcome-focused and reflect the needs, aspirations and views of the child or young person and their family.

You will also:

• Work collaboratively with schools, colleges and other settings to identify SEND and determine how needs can be met.
• Undertake assessments of need, including EHC needs assessments.
• Participate in multi-agency meetings and act as lead professional where required.
• Advocate and negotiate on behalf of children and young people.
• Support families to access appropriate services, activities and funding.
• Provide information, advice, guidance and intensive support to children and young people.
• Help young people plan for the future and prepare for adulthood.
• Liaise with Education, Health, Social Care and other partner agencies.
• Make and receive referrals where appropriate.
• Assist with the preparation, presentation and defence of tribunals.
• Maintain accurate records in line with required procedures and standards.
• Work in accordance with safeguarding policies and procedures.

We are looking for someone with significant experience of working with children and young people aged 0 25, both individually and in groups, across a variety of settings.

You will have experience of:

• Developing effective relationships with young people, parents, carers and partner agencies.
• Identifying and assessing the needs of children and young people.
• Providing information, advice and guidance in different settings.
• Representing an organisation within multi-agency forums.
• Working collaboratively across professional boundaries.

You will also need strong advocacy, negotiation, assessment, planning and review skills, alongside the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload.

A good understanding of the barriers faced by children and young people and strategies for removing those barriers is essential. Knowledge of safeguarding procedures, education and training opportunities for 0 25-year-olds, funding opportunities and integrated support services is also required.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective partnerships are essential.

• Significant experience working with young people aged 0 25.
• Experience of undertaking relevant assessments and identifying needs.
• Experience working within multi-agency environments.
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to assess, prioritise, plan and review.
• Ability to manage workload effectively.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good IT skills, including experience with databases.
• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent qualification in an area relevant to the role.

At We Do Social Work Recruitment, we connect talented professionals with rewarding opportunities where they can make a genuine difference to children, young people and families.

If you are an experienced SEND professional looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through We Do Social Work Recruitment.

Childcare Lawyer

We are seeking an experienced Childcare Lawyer to join the Council s Legal Services team and provide high-quality, practical and legally robust advice across a broad range of childcare matters.

You will manage your own caseload with light-touch supervision, providing specialist legal advice to council services, senior officers and elected members. The role will involve regular advocacy, including twice weekly attendance at court, as well as advising on complex childcare issues, policies, procedures and decision-making. This role will be remote other than when attending court.

• Manage an autonomous caseload covering the full range of childcare and public sector legal work.
• Provide specialist and general childcare legal advice to council services, colleagues, elected members and senior officers.
• Undertake regular advocacy in courts, tribunals, hearings and committees.
• Draft, review and negotiate legal documents, pleadings, agreements and other legal documentation.
• Advise on policies, strategies and procedures relating to childcare and safeguarding.
• Provide clear, proportionate and solution-focused advice on legal and operational risk.
• Support lawful and effective decision-making across the Council.
• Maintain accurate case management, file management, time recording and billing records.
• Contribute to the development of legal templates, precedents, guidance and processes.
• Support training and provide legal guidance to client departments where required.
• Attend partnership, governance and service meetings as appropriate.
• Support and mentor trainee solicitors, solicitor apprentices and junior colleagues.
• Work collaboratively across Legal Services and wider Council departments.

You will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEx with relevant post-qualification experience and a strong background in childcare law. You will be confident managing your own caseload and undertaking advocacy in court.

You should have:

• Relevant post-qualification experience in childcare law or a closely related specialist area.
• Strong knowledge of childcare law, safeguarding and local government legal frameworks.
• Experience providing autonomous legal advice and managing a caseload.
• Experience undertaking advocacy before courts, tribunals or committees.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, judgement and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to explain complex legal issues and risks clearly to non-legal professionals.
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines independently.
• The ability to plan and manage workloads effectively over the short, medium and longer term.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and positive outcomes for children and families.
• The ability to handle sensitive and distressing case material professionally.
• The ability to travel for work purposes.

• Previous experience working within local government or the wider public sector.
• Higher Rights of Audience or other relevant specialist legal accreditation.
• Experience using legal case management and administrative systems.
• Experience advising elected members, senior officers or committees.
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development.

We are looking for a confident and commercially aware legal professional who can provide accurate, pragmatic and child-focused legal advice, while balancing legal risk with the Council s operational requirements.

You will be expected to demonstrate the Council s values of being:

Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive Trustworthy

If you are an experienced Childcare Lawyer looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a local authority Legal Services team, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Employment Solicitor

We Do Social Work is looking for an experienced and motivated Employment Solicitor to join a legal team and take responsibility for a varied caseload of primarily employment law matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who is confident working independently, has strong advocacy skills and is committed to providing high-quality legal advice and client service.

As an Employment Solicitor, you will manage a caseload of primarily employment law matters, working largely independently and taking responsibility for progressing cases from instruction through to completion in accordance with good legal practice and professional standards.

• Manage a caseload of primarily employment law matters, ensuring all aspects of each case are progressed effectively and in accordance with good legal practice.
• Provide high-quality legal advice and support to clients, maintaining a strong focus on client service.
• Represent the organisation at the Employment Tribunal, including advocacy at preliminary hearings.
• Appear, when required, in other courts and tribunals, including the Magistrates' Court and SEND Tribunal.
• Instruct Counsel where appropriate and assist Counsel with the preparation and presentation of cases.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case management information and legal records.
• Undertake time recording and contribute to effective monitoring of the Litigation Team budget.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Law Society professional standards for solicitors, where applicable.
• Follow organisational policies, procedures, rules and professional requirements.
• Contribute to the effective delivery and continuous improvement of the legal service.
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role as required.

We are looking for a qualified solicitor with experience in employment law and the ability to manage a caseload with a high degree of independence.

You will ideally have:

• Strong knowledge and practical experience of employment law.
• Experience managing your own caseload from instruction through to resolution.
• Experience of Employment Tribunal proceedings and advocacy, particularly preliminary hearings.
• The ability to represent clients confidently and professionally.
• Experience instructing and working effectively with Counsel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise competing demands and work effectively with minimal supervision.
• A strong commitment to professional standards, client service and confidentiality.
• An understanding of the importance of accurate case management, record keeping and time recording.

1 day in the office, 3 days remote

At We Do Social Work, we connect talented professionals with opportunities where their expertise can make a real difference. We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process and helping them find roles that match their skills and ambitions.

If you are an experienced Employment Solicitor looking for your next opportunity and are confident managing a varied caseload independently, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your legal career with We Do Social Work.

Clinical Negligence Solicitor (Claimant), 3-5 Years PQE, Birmingham, £65,000+ (DOE) - This is an opportunity to work on meaningful claimant matters within a specialist practice, helping people and their families navigate the legal and financial consequences of serious medical harm. REF:5013

THE ROLE:
• You'll take responsibility for a varied caseload while working alongside senior lawyers on some of the team's most complex and significant matters.
• Running your own portfolio of claimant clinical negligence cases, including matters that have progressed to litigation
• Advising clients throughout the lifecycle of their claims, from initial instructions through to resolution
• Investigating the circumstances surrounding alleged clinical failings and assessing the strength and value of claims
• Working with medical experts and other professional advisers to develop robust cases
• Maintaining high standards of case preparation, legal analysis and client care

SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Applications are sought from Clinical Negligence Solicitors with between 3-5 Years PQE with a solid grounding in claimant clinical negligence work and the confidence to manage cases with increasing independence.
• A proven ability to manage your own caseload, including litigated claims
• Excellent client-handling skills and the ability to obtain clear instructions from clients in often difficult circumstances
• Strong legal and analytical skills, with the ability to provide practical and well-reasoned advice
• Experience assisting with high-value or complex clinical negligence claims
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail, particularly when dealing with complex evidence and competing deadlines
• A compassionate and professional approach to client care

ON OFFER:
• Competitive salary
• A supportive, collaborative and friendly working environment.
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Genuine career progression

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Penny at eNL on or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate

Clinical Negligence Lawyer, 3+ Years' Experience, Hertfordshire / Hybrid, £45 - £60 per hour DOE, Part-Time Maternity Cover. An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical Negligence Lawyer to join a highly regarded specialist team on a fixed-term maternity cover basis. Offering flexible hybrid working, a supportive environment and high-quality claimant work, this role provides an excellent opportunity to manage a varied caseload while working alongside experienced senior lawyers. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Kaye on or email with your CV. Job Ref: 4982

• Manage a caseload of around 30 claimant Clinical Negligence matters, working independently while benefiting from support and guidance from experienced senior lawyers.

• Handle a varied range of complex cases, including misdiagnosis claims, psychiatric injury matters and fatal accident claims.

• Responsibilities will include gathering and analysing evidence, identifying legal issues, preparing schedules of loss, witness statements and Particulars of Claim, instructing Counsel and medical experts, and liaising with defendants.

• Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors or Legal Executives with a minimum of 3 years' experience handling claimant Clinical Negligence matters.

• The successful candidate will possess strong technical knowledge, excellent organisational and IT skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload independently.

• This is a part-time position working 3-4 days per week, offering flexible hybrid working arrangements and an excellent opportunity to join a specialist and supportive team.

• Benefits include 25 days' annual leave, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and financial wellbeing support through Mintago.

• To apply, contact Kaye Thumpston on or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.