EHCP Coordinator

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Ongoing professional development &培训

Training opportunities

Job summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is recruiting an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Coordinator on a part-time basis (18.5 hours) to join our SEND team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality case management for EHCPs, working with families, schools and health and social care professionals.

You will coordinate caseloads under the Children and Families Act 2014, lead Annual Reviews, and contribute to service improvements within a supportive, inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEND, education, health or social care settings.
• Ability to manage a caseload with attention to statutory processes.
• Strong communication with families, schools and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage a caseload of EHCPs in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Work with parents, schools, health and social care colleagues to ensure outcomes.
• Lead Annual Review processes and communicate decisions clearly.

Skills

Organised

Empathetic communication

Time management

Collaborative working

Education

Experience in SEND/education or social care

Local authority experience (advantage)

Tools

Case management processes

Job description

Position reference: 50118817

Directorate: Children’s Services | Service: SEND & Inclusion

Working Arrangements : A gile Working

Contract type: Permanent

We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch .

The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.

This post requires an Enhanced DBS Check

If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years please be aware, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in. If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check please email [e-mail]

When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.

We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.

There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellent EHCteam as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

• We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
• Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
• If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
• We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
• Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.

About the Post:

We’re excited to be recruiting for one part time post (18.5) for a passionate and committed Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Coordinator to join our SEND team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

About the Role:

As an EHCP Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality support to children and young people with SEND through effective case management of statutory EHCP processes.

You will:

• Coordinate and manage a caseload of EHCPs in compliance with the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice.
• Work closely with parents, schools, health and social care professionals to ensure EHCPs are person-centred and outcome-focused.
• Lead Annual Review processes, ensuring timely decisions and clear communication with families and settings.
• Contribute to service improvements and work as part of a collaborative, supportive team.

We’re looking for individuals who are:

• Organised and resilient, with excellent time management skills.
• Empathetic and confident communicators, able to build strong relationships with families and professionals.
• Experienced in SEND, education, health or social care settings (local authority experience is an advantage but not essential).
• Knowledgeable about EHCP processes, or willing to learn with support and training.

Whether you’re already working in SEND or looking to step into a meaningful, rewarding role, we welcome applications from a range of professional backgrounds who have a range of SEND experience.

We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive team culture
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Ongoing professional development & training
• The chance to help shape the future of SEND support in our area

At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We’re committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances