EHC Coordinator

Service Care Solutions; England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services organization is looking for an Assessment EHC Officer and EHC Coordinator to manage Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) in Medway. The role requires a strong understanding of SEND legislation and previous local authority experience. This position is hybrid, requiring in-office presence at least three days a week. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent organizational skills and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Qualifications

• Proven experience with both pre‑14 and post‑14 education pathways.
• Experience working effectively with families and multi‑agency professionals.
• High attention to detail in documentation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and review EHCPs, ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines.
• Manage cases and draft outcome-focused EHCPs based on assessments.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure quality education outcomes.

Skills

Experience in managing EHCPs

Understanding of Children and Families Act 2014

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Assessment EHC Officer / EHC Coordinator

Location: Medway (Hybrid Working) • Contract: Permanent • Salary: £31,283 per annum

We are seeking dedicated and experienced Education, Health and Care (EHC) professionals to join a SEND and Inclusion Service on a permanent basis. These roles play a vital part in ensuring children and young people receive high‑quality, outcome‑focused Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) that reflect their needs, aspirations and support pathways.

About the Roles

The EHC Coordinator focuses on the coordination, maintenance and review of EHCPs, working closely with families, education providers and multi‑agency professionals to ensure statutory compliance and meaningful outcomes. The Assessment EHC Officer focuses on managing assessments and drafting EHCPs, gathering and analysing advice from a range of professionals and leading on complex casework across all education phases.

Essential Requirements (Applies to Both Roles)

• Hybrid role: Successful candidates must attend the office and work flexibly across Medway Hubs at least 3 days per week. There is no flexibility on this requirement.
• Proven experience across both pre‑14 and post‑14 pathways.
• Previous experience managing EHCPs.
• Previous local authority experience.
• Strong understanding of the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice (2015).

EHC Coordinator

• Oversee the end‑to‑end process of EHCP maintenance, reviews and amendments, ensuring statutory deadlines are met.
• Work collaboratively with children, young people, families, schools, colleges and multi‑agency professionals.
• Ensure EHCPs are outcome‑focused, person‑centred and legally compliant.
• Act as a key point of contact for families, offering guidance and ensuring transparency.
• Maintain accurate records, track progress and contribute to service improvement.

Assessment EHC Officer

• Manage a large and varied caseload across all education phases.
• Draft clear, high‑quality and outcome‑focused EHCPs based on robust assessments.
• Gather, analyse and evaluate advice from education, health and social care professionals.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers, providers and partner agencies.
• Use data and performance information to inform decision‑making.
• Lead and represent the service at key meetings, including:
• Co‑production sessions
• Ways Forward meetings
• Operational discussions
• Supporting tribunal‑related activity
• Ensure full compliance with SEND legislation and statutory guidance.

What We’re Looking For

• Highly organised professionals with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicators with experience working with families and multi‑agency partners.
• A commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
• Ability to work under pressure while meeting statutory timescales.