{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nDesignated Social Care Officer with London Borough of Hillingdon in East Sussex, England, United Kingdom\n\n Job Title: Designated Social Care Officer Location: Uxbridge, London Salary : £51,522 - £55,620 per annum Job type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 36 Hours per week Closing Date: 14th March 2025 About The Role Hillingdon Council is excited to announce the creation of a new Designated Social Care Officer (DSCO) role to ensure that social care elements are effectively integrated into the SEND and AP strategy. As a DSCO, you will play a pivotal role in managing and delivering services in accordance with legislation, National Standards, safeguarding procedures, and local policies. You will develop effective multi-disciplinary practices to maximise the use of resources and provide efficient and effective services to children, families, and carers. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership, operational guidance, and direction in the delivery of social care services for children and young people with SEND, ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice (2015). Develop and maintain strong partnerships within the council and with external partners, including health partners, to support co-production and integrated support. Lead on the preparation and implementation of the recommendations from the SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan. Ensure that social care processes, pathways, and information are clearly documented in Hillingdon's Local Offer. Represent Hillingdon Council at key regional and national events, providing expert professional advice on SEND reforms relating to social care. Support the operational management of the EHC SEND Service, focusing on quality assurance and continuous improvement. Champion a culture of strong partnership working across all social care disciplines to ensure the delivery of integrated support for children and young people with SEND. What We Are Looking For Qualifications and Experience: Relevant professional qualification at degree level and registered with SW England. Proven experience in working with children and young people with SEND and their families. Strong background in developing effective multi-disciplinary practices and maximizing the use of resources. Experience in managing and delivering services in accordance with legislation, National Standards, safeguarding procedures, and local policies. Evidence of successful integrated working with colleagues across service and partner agencies. Skills And Competencies Excellent leadership and strategic planning skills. Strong communication and partnership-building abilities. Ability to lead and inspire people, ensuring continuous improvement in service quality and delivery. Extensive knowledge of relevant theories, research, and models of social work interventions. Ability to engage and involve children, young people, families, and carers in a co-productive manner. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families and have the skills and experience to lead and inspire a people, we want to hear from you. Apply now to be part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team at Hillingdon Council. We welcome applications from individuals of the global majority and those from diverse backgrounds. About Us We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development. Equality, Diversity And Inclusion Statement At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly. The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities. Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success. Additional Information Due to an expected high volume of applications, we could close this role early, we therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Please click APPLY to be redirected to the council's website to complete your application. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Social Worker, Adult Social Worker, Supervising Social Worker, Qualified Social Worker, Community Social Worker, may also be considered for this role."}