Assessments Case Review Officer - Ref: CH07026

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assessments Case Review Officer role at Walsall Council leads QA of Education, Health and Care needs assessments within the SEND Assessment Service, ensuring decisions are evidence-based, legally compliant and defensible. You will work with families, schools and health and social care professionals to improve consistency and outcomes.

Applicants must be prepared to undergo BPSS and enhanced DBS checks; the post emphasises safeguarding and professional accountability within a public service

Job description

Assessment Case Review Officer - Ref: CH07026

Grade: G7; Salary Range: £36,581 - £39,481

The Assessments Case Review Officer will lead the quality assurance of Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments within the SEND Assessment Service. Working closely with families, schools, and health and social care professionals, the postholder will ensure decisions are evidence‑based, legally compliant and defensible, provide professional challenge, maintain clear audit trails, and identify cases requiring escalation. The role also involves leading pre‑mediation and pre‑legal meetings, supporting mediation and tribunal processes, delivering training, analysing service trends and developing guidance to improve decision‑making consistency across the department.

Closing Date: 14th October 2026

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults.

For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).

Walsall Council’s Children’s Services are the only Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ local authority in the Black Country. During a visit in May 2025, Inspectors described Walsall Council as a place where children were at the heart of. The council’s journey of continuous improvement started in 2017 and has since transformed into a service with a clear vision, clear priorities and a clear plan, all informed by the views of our staff and children. Staff are at the core of delivering great outcomes for children and young people in Walsall, which is underpinned by our Walsall Right 4 Children vision. The latest Ofsted inspection demonstrated that staff in children’s services are proud to work for Walsall Council and feel supported to do great work.