EHCP Deputy Lead — SEND Case Coordination

Gloucestershire County Council; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free offsite car parking

Supportive working environment

Staff discount scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work

Employee networks

Job summary

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking an experienced EHCP Deputy Lead Case Coordinator to join its Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Service. You will support the Lead EHCP Case Co-ordinator, quality assure plans, monitor statutory processes and provide guidance to colleagues and partner agencies.

Working with families, schools and health professionals, you will help deliver high-quality SEND casework, ensure compliance with legislation, contribute to service development and present

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SEND legislation and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Experience working with children and young people with SEND and their families.
• Strong partnership-working skills with professionals and agencies.
• Experience analysing reports, evaluating evidence and producing high-quality written documentation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet statutory deadlines.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving, quality improvement and service development.
• Emotional resilience and commitment to excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead EHCP Case Co-ordinator and quality assure Education, Health and Care Plans.
• Monitor statutory processes and deadlines.
• Provide guidance and challenge to colleagues and partner agencies.
• Collaborate with families, schools and health professionals to ensure appropriate support.
• Contribute to EHCP documentation improvement and annual reviews.
• Present cases at SEN Panels when required.

Skills

SEND legislation knowledge

Experience with SEND families

Partnership working

Report analysis and writing

Communication and negotiation

Prioritisation under pressure

Problem solving and service dev

Customer service

Job description

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking an experienced EHCP Deputy Lead Case Coordinator to join its Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Service. You will support the Lead EHCP Case Co-ordinator, quality assure plans, monitor statutory processes and provide guidance to colleagues and partner agencies.

Working with families, schools and health professionals, you will help deliver high-quality SEND casework, ensure compliance with legislation, contribute to service development and present