Education Health Care Plan Coordinator (EHCP)

North East Lincolnshire Council; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is looking for EHCP Coordinators to join their team dedicated to supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will manage caseloads, ensuring effective care plans while collaborating with various professionals. This role requires a background in education or SEND support, strong communication skills, and a commitment to the voices of children and families. It's a transformative opportunity to make a real difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in educational settings or SEND support.
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support a caseload of children with transparent care plans.
• Build relationships with Education, Health, and Social Care professionals.
• Ensure young people's voices are central in care planning.

Skills

Effective communication

Caseload management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Background in education or SEND support

Job description

Experience in education?

Our service is growing to support our children and young people with SEND.

Can you be the difference? Make the change to TeamNEL

Our commitment to support SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) provision and the children and young people of our borough means our team continues to grow! Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Co‑ordinators are committed to ensuring that children and young people receive the right support at the right time from the right place.

We are looking for five colleagues to join our EHCP Team on a full time, permanent basis.

What will your day look like?

You will be working with Children and Families in a dedicated team of EHCP Coordinators. This is a team dedicated to giving support, demonstrating compassion and ensuring the voices of children, young people and families are heard at each stage of the process.

You will be supporting an assigned caseload of children and young people in ensuring they have an accessible, transparent and meaningful care plan to support their education, health and care needs.

As part of a wider multi‑disciplinary team you will be building key relationships with Education, Health and Social Care Professionals to ensure the best outcomes for our children, young people and families.

Who are we looking for?

A background in education and/or SEND support is preferred. The role requires the ability to effectively manage multiple caseloads with conflicting priorities. You must be able to communicate effectively with stakeholders and colleagues across and outside our organisation.

Most of all, you must have the voice of our young people at the heart of every consideration.

Why join us?

This is your opportunity to join a team and wider service committed to making a real and lasting difference for children and families across our community. There is no better time to join us as we seek to expand our offer and truly ensure that we are a service with relational practice at its heart.

The role you will play in working with families ensures the best possible life chances and outcomes for children with SEND. It is truly transformational.

For more information, please refer to the attached guidance and role profile. If you would like an informal discussion, please contact Clare Linfitt SEN Services Manager Email: [e-mail]

Key Dates

• Advert closing date: 01 February 2026
• We aim to interview candidates w/c 09/02/2026
• We will provide candidates selected for interview their questions 24 hours in advance of meeting us.

Please note: This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at a level appropriate to the post. It is a contractual and essential requirement that the successful candidate is registered with the DBS Update Service. You have 30 calendar days from the "date of issue" printed on your standard or enhanced DBS certificate to register for the DBS Update Service using the certificate number.

We reserve the right to close our adverts early if we have received a significant volume of suitable applications.