EHC Co-ordinator

Hillingdon Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Hours

36 Hour Week

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Perkbox Benefits

Travel Support

Job summary

Hillingdon Council is seeking an EHC Co-ordinator to guide children and young people through the Education, Health and Care assessment process within the SEND Service. You will manage a caseload aged 0–25, acting as the main point of contact for families and professionals, coordinating assessments and ensuring timely decisions.

You will chair meetings, draft EHCPs, and collaborate with education, health, social care and voluntary partners to deliver positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with SEND.
• Good understanding of SEND legislation and practice.
• Experience coordinating complex cases with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to chair meetings with families and professionals.
• Strong organisational skills and managing competing priorities.
• Experience producing high-quality written reports, plans or assessments.
• Commitment to person-centred practice and positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and young people with SEND.
• Coordinate Education, Health and Care needs assessments within statutory timescales.
• Be the main point of contact for families throughout the assessment process.
• Organise, attend and chair person-centred meetings with families and professionals.
• Draft outcome-focused Education, Health and Care Plans.
• Work with education, health, social care and voluntary sector partners.
• Attend annual reviews and support EHCP reviews.
• Provide SEND pathway guidance to schools and settings.
• Support transitions between education settings and adulthood.
• Make recommendations to SEND Panels and assist statutory decision-making.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure SEND compliance.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Communication skills

Chair meetings

Organisational skills

Written reports

Person-centred practice

Job description

About the role

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you enjoy building strong relationships with families, schools and professionals to help achieve the best possible outcomes?

Hillingdon Council is looking for an EHC Co-ordinator to join our SEND Service. This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with children, young people and their families, guiding them through the Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessment process and supporting them throughout their SEND journey.

As an EHC Co-ordinator, you will manage a caseload of children and young people aged 0 to 25 who are undergoing an Education, Health and Care needs assessment or who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Acting as a key point of contact for families, educational settings and professionals, you will coordinate the statutory assessment process, ensure children and young people remain at the centre of decision-making, and help secure the support needed to achieve positive outcomes.

You will:

• Manage a caseload of children and young people with SEND.
• Coordinate Education, Health and Care needs assessments within statutory timescales.
• Act as the main point of contact for children, young people and their families throughout the assessment process.
• Organise, attend and chair person-centred meetings with families and professionals.
• Draft outcome-focused Education, Health and Care Plans.
• Work collaboratively with education, health, social care and voluntary sector partners.
• Attend annual reviews and support the ongoing review of EHCPs.
• Provide advice and guidance to schools and educational settings regarding SEND pathways and support arrangements.
• Support effective transitions between education settings and into adulthood.
• Make recommendations to SEND Panels and contribute to statutory decision-making processes.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with SEND legislation and statutory guidance.

About You

Hillingdon Council are working on shaping our services to implement the new in coming SEND Reforms to make some exciting changes to our SEND Services. We are committed to delivering the best service possible to children and young people with SEND and their families and want to work closely with our educational settings to ensure special educational needs and disabilities are well supported. The work of the SEND EHC Team is fast paced and busy.

We're looking for someone who is organised, compassionate and committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

You will have:

• Experience working with children and young people with SEND.
• A good understanding of the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Experience coordinating complex cases and working with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to chair meetings and engage confidently with families and professionals.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience producing high-quality written reports, plans or assessments.
• A commitment to person-centred practice and delivering positive outcomes for children and families.

Why Join Hillingdon?

At Hillingdon, we're committed to ensuring children and young people with SEND receive the right support at the right time to help them achieve their full potential.

You’ll join a supportive team that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement while making a meaningful difference to the lives of local families.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role, and you will be expected to attend the office approximately two days per week.

The role also involves regular visits to schools and educational settings across the borough. Therefore, access to a car or another reliable method of travel is essential.

If you’re passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND and want to play a key role in helping families navigate the EHC process, we would welcome your application.

About us

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:

• Flexible Working Hours - We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week - Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement - increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure - Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
• Cycle to Work - Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
• Local Government Pension Scheme - access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Perkbox Benefits - Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Perkbox Benefits.
• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services - Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
• Travel Support - Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.
• Trade Union Membership - The Council recognises UNISON, Unite, AEP and GMB and supports employees' freedom of choice in relation to trade union membership.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation’s success.

Recruitment Information

Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a 'per application' basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre-employment screening:

• Enhanced DBS Check
• 5 years of Referencing

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early.