CRA Group

Assessor

• Conduct comprehensive Form F (Wales) assessments for prospective foster carers
• Oversee the assessment process from allocation to Fostering Panel presentation
• Plan and execute assessment visits with applicants and relevant individuals
• Collect, analyze, and evaluate information from interviews, references, and statutory checks
• Assess applicants' strengths, vulnerabilities, and capacity to foster
• Produce detailed, evidence-based Form F reports with recommendations
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of all assessment activities

Form Assessor

Assistant

• Provide administrative and financial support to Adult Social Services
• Support administration of financial and business support systems
• Set up, maintain, and amend payments to care providers
• Set up, maintain, and amend service user charges and billing arrangements
• Monitor income and expenditure relating to care services
• Support debt recovery processes where required
• Prepare and issue contracts and contract variations to service providers
• Complete checks on financial assessments and reassessments
• Answer incoming calls and emails from service users, providers, and stakeholders
• Respond to queries from Case Managers and service users
• Maintain and update databases and computerised record systems
• Produce standard letters and correspondence
• Maintain spreadsheets and financial records
• Liaise with providers, agencies, and partner organisations
• Produce statistical and performance information as required
• Support training and development activities within the team
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, equality, health and safety, and data protection requirements

Higher Clerical Assistant

General

• Coordinate responses to SEND tribunal appeals, including preparing legal documentation and gathering evidence
• Represent the local authority at tribunal hearings
• Arrange and support mediation meetings between families and the local authority
• Ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice, tribunal procedures, and statutory timelines
• Liaise with parents/carers, legal representatives, schools, and internal teams to manage disputes
• Provide expert advice to colleagues on tribunal and mediation processes
• Maintain accurate records of cases and outcomes, contributing to service improvement

Senior SEND Tribunal and Assessment Review Officer

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Design and implement a new financial operating model for SEND Reform
• Establish and maintain robust financial governance, controls, and reporting processes
• Collaborate with finance teams to align processes with Department for Education standards
• Lead financial planning activities, including budget setting, monitoring, and forecasting
• Manage financial aspects of Experts at Hand Grant Funding and Deficit Management Plan Budgets
• Provide financial support, challenge, and advice to programme leads and senior managers
• Conduct financial modelling and options appraisals to assess the sustainability of SEND Reform proposals
• Produce timely and accurate financial reports for various boards and meetings
• Support the review and development of SEND funding policies and arrangements
• Contribute to long-term sustainability planning for SEND services

Form Assessor

Higher Clerical Assistant

Senior SEND Tribunal and Assessment Review Officer

Interim Finance Business Partner