EHCP Coordinator

Mencap; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated education provider in Birmingham seeks a full-time EHCP Coordinator to lead the coordination of Education, Health and Care Plans for learners with SEND. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring learners have accurate EHCPs to aid their transition into meaningful employment and independence. Responsibilities include leading annual reviews, managing referrals, and supporting learners' strengths and aspirations. Essential criteria include experience with EHCPs, knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, and strong organisational skills.

Benefits

32 days of paid holiday

Discounts at leading high-street retailers

Access to health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or coordinating EHCP reviews.
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Experience working with young people with SEND.
• Ability to deliver work to targets and within deadlines.
• A professional, inclusive and person-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EHCP annual review process in line with the SEND Code of Practice.
• Liaise with learners, families, local authorities, employers and education providers.
• Manage new referrals and assessments for incoming learners.
• Support learners to identify strengths, aspirations and employment goals.
• Ensure timely and high-quality paperwork.

Skills

Excellent organisation skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Strong administrative skills

Time-management skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths A-C / 9-4 (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Advert

About the role

Mencap Training Academy's Birmingham service is looking for a dedicated EHCP Coordinator on a permanent full‑time (37.5 hours per week) basis to lead on the coordination of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for our learners. As EHCP Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in helping young people with SEND transition into meaningful employment and independent living, ensuring all learners have accurate, up‑to‑date EHCPs that reflect their individual needs and goals.

Key responsibilities

• Leading the EHCP annual review process in line with the SEND Code of Practice
• Liaising with learners, families, local authorities, employers and education providers to ensure joined‑up support
• Representing Mencap Training Academy at local events with the goal of generating referrals for the programme
• Managing new referrals and assessments for incoming learners
• Supporting learners to identify their strengths, aspirations and employment goals
• Ensuring timely and high‑quality paperwork and reviews

About you

We’re looking for someone with excellent organisation and communication skills, who can build positive relationships with learners, families and professionals. You should be confident handling detailed documentation, meeting deadlines and working within statutory frameworks.

Essential criteria

• Experience supporting or coordinating EHCP reviews
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
• Experience working with young people with SEND
• Ability to deliver work to targets and within deadlines
• Strong administrative and time‑management skills
• GCSE English and Maths A‑C / 9‑4 (or equivalent) – you will need to show evidence at interview
• A professional, inclusive and person‑centred approach

This is not an exhaustive list of the role or its requirements, please read the full job description for more details.

Benefits

We offer 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), discounts at leading high‑street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest‑free loans and many more exciting offerings.

Why join Mencap?

At Mencap, we value our people and the passion they bring. You’ll be joining a supportive, inclusive team where your work directly helps young people with SEND gain the confidence and skills to thrive in adult life.

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re ready to help shape brighter futures through education, health and care planning, we’d love to hear from you.

- Apply today with an up‑to‑date application and covering statement, to be part of something meaningful.

JOB ID: 34906

This vacancy closes on Sunday 18th January 2026, with interviews to be held shortly after.

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers, fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society, and every colleague works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues. Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation. Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes, but we learn from them and make changes. Everywhere people will feel respected, valued and safe to be themselves. We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long‑term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience; it is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.