Designated Social Care Officer – SEND

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Our client Rochdale Borough Council is looking for a Designated Social Care Officer to join their SEND team.

The Designated Social Care Officer (DSCO) will assist the local authority in meeting statutory duties and responsibilities in relation to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). As an expert in this field the post holder will support the wider Children's Social Care Directorate in contributing to and quality assuring Education, Health and Care Planning (EHCP) assessment and quality assurance. The DSCO will act as an advisor to Assistant Directors and Heads of Service in relation to SEND, identify gaps within service knowledge and expertise, and support the improvement and delivery of training and service design. The DSCO will also contribute to de‑escalation processes and key projects in relation to children with complex needs.

Qualifications

  • Expertise in SEND and EHCP assessment and quality assurance.
  • Experience advising senior staff on SEND issues.
  • Successful applicants required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via DBS.

Benefits of working with Remedy

  • Personal one‑one service from a highly experienced dedicated consultant.
  • Top tier supplier across London, giving first access to jobs.
  • Referral bonus – up to £250 per person placed.
  • Double payrolls each week.

Remedy Social Care is an APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnicity or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

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Location: Rochdale
Job Description:

Our client Rochdale Borough Council is looking for a Designated Social Care Officer to join their SEND team.

The Designated Social Care Officer (DSCO) will assist the local authority in meeting statutory duties and responsibilities in relation to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). As an expert in this field the post holder will support the wider Children’s Social Care Directorate in contributing to and quality assuring Education, Health and Care Planning (EHCP) assessment and quality assurance. The DSCO will act as an advisor to Assistant Directors and Heads of Service in relation to SEND, identify gaps within service knowledge and expertise, and support the improvement and delivery of training and service design. The DSCO will also contribute to de‑escalation processes and key projects in relation to children with complex needs.

Qualifications

  • Expertise in SEND and EHCP assessment and quality assurance.
  • Experience advising senior staff on SEND issues.
  • Successful applicants required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via DBS.

Benefits of working with Remedy

  • Personal one‑one service from a highly experienced dedicated consultant.
  • Top tier supplier across London, giving first access to jobs.
  • Referral bonus – up to £250 per person placed.
  • Double payrolls each week.

Remedy Social Care is an APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnicity or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

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Posted: May 14th, 2026