EHC Coordinator

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an EHC Coordinator to lead high-quality Education, Health and Care planning for children and young people with SEND. You will manage a designated caseload and be the main contact for families, schools and professionals throughout the EHC process.

You will coordinate EHC needs assessments, annual reviews and statutory casework, ensuring timely delivery in line with legislation and the SEND Code of Practice. A collaborative, child-centred approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing SEND casework and EHCP processes.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with education, health and social care partners.
• Commitment to child-centred, person-centred practice.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate EHC needs assessments, annual reviews and statutory casework.
• Ensure activities meet statutory timescales and legislation.
• Gather and interpret professional advice to produce EHCPs.
• Lead multi-agency meetings and maintain relationships with families, schools, health and social care professionals.
• Support resolution of concerns, complaints, mediation and tribunals.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service improvements.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Partnership working

Case management

Record keeping

Job description

The EHC Coordinator will play a key role in delivering a high-quality, legally compliant Education, Health and Care (EHC) service for children and young people aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The postholder will manage a designated caseload and act as the main point of contact for children, young people, parents, carers and professionals throughout the EHC process.

Key responsibilities include coordinating EHC needs assessments, annual reviews and statutory casework, ensuring all activities are completed within statutory timescales and in accordance with relevant legislation, including the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice. The successful candidate will gather, analyse and interpret professional advice from education, health and social care services to produce high-quality Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

The role requires strong partnership working, leading multi-agency meetings and maintaining effective relationships with families, schools, colleges, health providers and social care professionals. The EHC Coordinator will support the resolution of concerns, complaints, mediation and tribunal processes, ensuring a child-centred and solution-focused approach at all times.

The successful candidate will have experience managing SEND casework, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to balance competing priorities within a fast-paced environment. They will maintain accurate records, contribute to service improvement initiatives and be committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND through collaborative and person-centred practice.