EHC Needs Assessment Lead — Timely, Person‑Centred Plans

Imperium Resourcing; Dudley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperium Resourcing is recruiting experienced EHC Needs Assessment Officers for a Local Authority's EHCNA team. You will manage new EHC needs assessments from initial request through to final decision, coordinate professional advice, and draft high-quality EHCPs ensuring thorough, person-centred work within statutory timescales.

You will coordinate with families and partner agencies, explain the assessment process, and maintain accurate case records to support timely decisions and suitable

Qualifications

• Experience managing statutory EHC needs assessments within a local authority SEND service.
• Experience drafting EHCPs from professional assessment advice.
• Knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND Code of Practice and statutory assessment timescales.
• Experience coordinating input from education, health and social care.
• Strong written communication, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines across a busy caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of EHC needs assessments, monitoring progress and addressing delays.
• Obtain and review advice from educational psychologists, health professionals, social care, education settings and families.
• Draft and amend EHCPs, ensuring Sections A-K accurately reflect the evidence, with clear outcomes and appropriately specified and quantified provision.
• Act as the main point of contact for parents, carers and young people, explaining the assessment process and providing regular updates.
• Prepare evidence and recommendations for Decision to Assess and Decision to Issue panels, implementing decisions promptly.
• Consult with education settings to support suitable placements and provision.
• Maintain accurate case records using systems such as Synergy.

Job description

Imperium Resourcing is recruiting experienced EHC Needs Assessment Officers for a Local Authority's EHCNA team. You will manage new EHC needs assessments from initial request through to final decision, coordinate professional advice, and draft high-quality EHCPs ensuring thorough, person-centred work within statutory timescales.

You will coordinate with families and partner agencies, explain the assessment process, and maintain accurate case records to support timely decisions and suitable