Case Manager- SENA

Leicestershire County Council; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council seeks a dedicated SENA Case Manager to oversee statutory SEND assessments, planning and review for children and young people across Leicestershire. You will coordinate multi-agency teams, ensuring timely and person-centred plans, with safeguarding as a core responsibility.

You will work closely with families, schools and partners, ensuring high-quality documentation, adherence to statutory timescales and effective communication throughout the SEND process.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within SEND, education, social care or related field with NVQ Level 4 qualification (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice and local authority statutory responsibilities.
• Experience of managing or contributing to casework involving children, young people and families.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and young people ensuring statutory assessment, planning and review processes are delivered on time.
• Coordinate Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and draft Education, Health and Care Plans.
• Analyse advice from professionals alongside views of children, young people and families.
• Work with parents/carers, schools and partner agencies to support communication and co-production.
• Attend and contribute to Annual Reviews and placement decisions.
• Prepare casework documentation for SEND Panels, including funding requests and amendments.

Skills

SEND experience

Knowledge of SEND legislation

Casework management

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

IT systems proficiency

Education

NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

Job description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA

Working Hours:37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 13th August 2026

Interview Date(s): 22nd September 2026 (TBC)

Are you a passionate SEND professional committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred statutory services? Do you have the skills and motivation to manage EHCP casework, work collaboratively with families and partners, and contribute to positive outcomes for children and young people?

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a dedicated and organised SENA Case Manager to join our Special Educational Needs Assessment Service. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role within a busy statutory service, supporting children, young people and families across Leicestershire through the SEND assessment, planning and review process.

About the Role

As a SENA Case Manager, you will manage a caseload of children and young people, ensuring high-quality statutory assessment, planning and review activity in line with SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice and local policies.

You will work closely with families, schools and partner agencies, acting as a central point of coordination to ensure that education, health and care needs are effectively assessed and provision is appropriately identified and secured.

Working within a supportive team environment, you will play an important role in ensuring that statutory timescales are met, plans are person-centred and outcomes-focused, and that children and young people remain at the heart of all decision making.

This key role involves:

• Managing a caseload of children and young people with SEND, ensuring timely delivery of statutory assessment, planning and review processes
• Coordinating Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and drafting high-quality, outcome-focused Education, Health and Care Plans
• Analysing and interpreting advice from education, health and care professionals, alongside the views of children, young people and families
• Working collaboratively with parents/carers, schools, colleges and partner agencies to support effective communication and co-production
• Attending and contributing to Annual Reviews, ensuring recommendations are appropriately considered and progressed
• Supporting the consultation process with education providers and contributing to placement decisions in line with identified needs and local authority processes
• Preparing casework documentation for SEND Panels, including funding requests, amendments and placement considerations
• Contributing to mediation and SEND Tribunal processes, including preparing documentation
• Maintaining accurate records and using IT systems effectively to support case management and statutory Compliance
• Supporting safeguarding responsibilities by working in partnership with relevant agencies to promote the wellbeing of children and young people
• Working flexibly within a team to manage competing priorities and contribute to a high-quality, responsive service

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement .

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring

• Experience of working within SEND, education, social care or a related field with NVQ Level 4 qualification (or equivalent in a relevant subject;
• Knowledge of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice and local authority statutory responsibilities;
• Experience of managing or contributing to casework involving children, young people and families;
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective professional relationships and engage sensitively with families;
• The ability to analyse and interpret information to support clear and consistent decision making;
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and meet statutory deadlines;
• Confidence using IT systems and maintaining accurate, high-quality records.

In addition, we also expect you to shareour commitment to our values andto delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

• Locations Leicestershire County Council, Glenfield, LE3 8RA, GB
• Apply Before 08/13/2026, 10:59 PM
• Assignment Category Permanent
• Job Type Commissioning / Contract Management