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- To lead on the development and implementation of the information, advice and guidance service to families and carers with children and young people who have a disability or complex health need.
- Ensure that information is tailored to their individual needs and readily accessible in a range of formats.
- Lead on the development and implementation of a multi agency Information Strategy for disability services for families and young people that is accessible, relevant and accurate, joined-up and user-focussed.
- Provide professional advice, information and guidance, including signposting to other services where appropriate.
- Research and update information on relevant services offered in Barnsley, its neighbouring areas and national services
- Input information into a database so parents and professionals have one point of contact for information. Lead on the local offer database, seeking feedback from users. Ensure that information is accurate and regularly updated.
- Produce news articles and lead on the production and distribution of a multi agency newsletter for families with disabled children - ensuring that young people and parents are intrinsically involved throughout the process.
- Plan, co-ordinate, deliver, evaluate and review outreach development and co-ordinate information/literature throughout the borough in centres accessed by families at the point of diagnosis and beyond.
- Maintain, develop and promote (using various mediums) a Barnsley Disabled Children’s Register to enable newsletters and other information to be provided to as many families as possible.
- Collate, analyse and present information, to inform the planning, development and delivery of services to disabled children and their families.
- Level 4 in relevant discipline
- Significant experience of providing advice, guidance and support to families with disabled and complex health needs children
- Significant experience of providing advice, guidance and support to families with disabled and complex health needs children
- Experience of developing strong and effective links with a range of organisations in the public, private and voluntary sector
- Experience of working within a multi-agency team or environment
- Experience of producing written and statistical reports, information leaflets and guidance and contributing towards service plans
- Knowledge of local and national strategies, policies and legislation relevant to the area of work
- Knowledge of the range of services available to disabled children young people and their families, both nationally and locally
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of disabled children and their families
- An enhanced DBS
- 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area
- 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme
- Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment
