Education Health and Care Plan Coordinator

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Coordinator within the SEND Service. You will coordinate the EHC needs assessment and review process and manage a caseload of children and young people with EHCPs, ensuring timely and person-centred support.

The role requires strong communication with families, schools, health and social care professionals, solid organisational skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a

Qualifications

• Experience working within SEND, education, local authority, health or social care.
• Knowledge of SEND legislation, Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and statutory deadlines.
• Experience analysing complex information and producing clear written documentation.
• Commitment to person-centred practice and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment and review process.
• Manage a caseload of children and young people with EHCPs.
• Collaborate with families, educational settings, health and social care professionals.
• Support positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Job description

Job profile for Education Health and Care Plan Coordinator

Education Health and Care Plan Coordinator

Kimberworth Place 15/11/2026 Education Health and Care Plan Coordinator

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £36,581 - £39,481 Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Region Rotherham Job category/type Education (Support Services) Date posted 09/11/2026 Job reference REQ24332 Attachments Benefits Package.doc Job Profile Band H.docx

Job description

Directorate: Children & Young People Services

Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week

Location: Kimberworth Place

Make a Difference for Children and Young People with SEND

We are looking for a dedicated and highly organised EHCP Coordinator to join our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Service.

As an EHCP Coordinator, you will play a vital role in ensuring that children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities receive the support they need to achieve positive outcomes. Working collaboratively with families, educational settings, health and social care professionals, you will coordinate the Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment and review process and manage a caseload of children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

About You

• We are looking for someone who has:
• Experience working within SEND, education, local authority, health, social care or a related field.
• Knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities legislation, particularly the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, resilience and the ability to manage competing priorities and statutory deadlines.
• Experience analysing complex information and producing clear, accurate written documentation.
• A commitment to person-centred practice and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a supportive team environment.

If you are organised, motivated and passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ashley Blackwell, EHCP Team Manager, on 01709 822660.

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website .

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