Education, Health & Care (EHC) Case Coordinator

Adecco; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced EHC Case Coordinator to manage a caseload of approximately 200 cases related to children with special educational needs. The role involves coordinating EHC assessments, ensuring compliance with legislation, and collaborating with stakeholders to provide high-quality support. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential for this full-time position based in Barking & Dagenham.

Qualifications

• Experience managing EHC assessments or similar processes.
• Strong organisational skills for high caseload management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of SEND legislation and statutory timelines.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate statutory EHC Needs Assessments for children aged 0-25.
• Manage a caseload of children with EHC Plans.
• Complete statutory annual reviews of EHC Plans.
• Prepare briefs for EHC Panels and provide representation.
• Maintain necessary records in compliance with regulations.
• Attend regular supervision sessions for casework progression.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Understanding of SEND legislation

Case management

Job description

Contract Details

• Type: Temporary


• Pay: £24.49 per hour (PAYE) / £31.97 per hour (Umbrella)


• Location: Barking & Dagenham


• Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Education, Health and Care (EHC) Case Coordinator to manage a caseload of approximately 200 cases, consisting of both reviews and assessments. The successful candidate will play a vital role in coordinating statutory processes and ensuring high-quality support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the statutory process for Education, Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessments for children and young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs and disabilities.


• Manage a caseload of children and young people with EHC Plans, ensuring their needs are met through appropriate provision.


• Oversee and complete the statutory annual review process of EHC Plans.


• Prepare written briefs and provide oral representation to EHC Panels and other panels as required.


• Maintain and update all necessary records and documentation in line with GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and London Borough of Barking and Dagenham policies.


• Attend regular supervision sessions to ensure consistent casework progression in accordance with decisions made by relevant Local Authority Panels.

Requirements

• Previous experience managing EHC assessments or similar statutory processes within a Local Authority or education-focused setting.


• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a high caseload effectively.


• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.


• Strong understanding of SEND legislation and statutory timelines.


• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Apply Now

If you have the skills and experience required for this role, we encourage you to apply. Should your CV be shortlisted, an Adecco Consultant will contact you to discuss progressing your application to the client.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.