EHC Coordinator

Brackenberry; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an EHC Coordinator to manage Education, Health, and Care Needs Assessments in Nottinghamshire. The role demands a Level 5 qualification or higher, with at least 3 years of experience in relevant settings. Key responsibilities include managing caseloads and drafting high-quality EHCPs. This is a 3-month contract with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in education, health, or social care.
• Experience drafting and reviewing EHCPs.
• Ability to manage complex workloads under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload and coordinate EHCNA processes.
• Draft high-quality EHCPs based on individual needs.
• Chair multi-agency meetings including annual reviews.

Skills

Discretion

Documentation

Planning

Education

Level 5 qualification or higher in a related field

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Nottinghamshire to assist with the appointment of an EHC Coordinator, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at client\'s discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £16.29 - £22.27 per hour

Summary:

The EHC Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating statutory Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNA) and maintaining Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), aged 0-16. This role is central to ensuring that statutory duties under the Children & Families Act 2014 and associated regulations are met and that the needs of young people and families are responded to in a timely, person-centred, and legally compliant manner.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of children and young people with EHCPs and coordinate EHCNA processes within statutory timelines.
• Work in co-production with children, young people (CYP), and their families to ensure their voices are at the heart of all planning and documentation.
• Draft high-quality EHCPs, ensuring SMART outcomes and accurate reflection of needs and aspirations.
• Chair and facilitate multi-agency meetings including annual reviews, placement at risk meetings, and transition planning.
• Monitor and review existing EHCPs to ensure that appropriate support is in place and effective.

Requirements:

• Level 5 qualification or higher in a related Children\'s Services, Education, Social Care, or Health field.
• Knowledge and understanding of: Children & Families Act 2014, SEND Regulations 2014, SEND Code of Practice 2015, Care Act 2014, Equality Act 2010, Education Act 1996, Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Awareness of key processes such as the Graduated Response and Preparing for Adulthood outcomes.
• Understanding of person-centred approaches and principles of co-production.
• Willingness to undertake the SEND Casework Award or equivalent if not already held.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years\' experience working with children and young people with SEND in education, health, or social care settings.
• Experience in drafting, reviewing, and updating EHCPs.
• Demonstrable experience of engaging with parents/carers and managing sensitive or challenging situations.
• Evidence of ability to prioritise and manage a complex workload under pressure.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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Required Skills:

Discretion Pay Award Timelines Reviews LTD Regulations Pressure Education Documentation Planning Business