HAR-012878 – SEN Caseworker

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Greater London, London Borough of Harrow; Hybrid; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEN Casework Officer to manage a caseload for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. This role involves coordinating the Education, Health and Care assessment process, drafting EHC Plans, and providing guidance to families and professionals. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, as well as a deep understanding of the SEND Code of Practice. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact the lives of children and young people, ensuring they receive the support they need to thrive in their educational journey.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing cases for children with special educational needs.
• Understanding of the Education, Health and Care assessment process.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the EHC assessment and review process for children aged 0-25.
• Draft and amend EHC Plans, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Liaise with various service providers to ensure timely delivery of EHC Plans.

Skills

Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice

Case management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration with professionals

Education

Relevant degree or qualification in education or social work

Tools

Education Management System (database)

Job description

• £20.28 per hour
• 36 hours pw
• Hybrid – mix of home and office/onsite client premises

Role Purpose

The SEN casework officer has responsibility for a specified caseload with regard to the Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessment and review process for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, across the 0 – 25 year old age range.

Job Context (Key outputs of team / role)

• With supervision from the SEN Senior Professional, the officer oversees the co-ordination of the statutory assessment process for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, across the 0 – 25 year old age range.
• The officer is responsible for preparing draft, final and amended EHC Plans, attending annual reviews and presenting case specific requests to the weekly assessment and review panel.
• The officer provides advice and guidance to parents, children and young people with SEN, schools and other professionals regarding the requirements of the SEND Code of Practice 2015.
• The officer works closely with a range of service providers including education, health, social care and the voluntary sector to ensure effective and timely delivery of the EHC process and EHC Plans.

Main Duties / Accountabilities

• Day-to-day responsibility for the co-ordination of the Education, Health and Care assessment and review process for children and young people (0-25) with special educational needs, within the scope of a defined caseload.
• To draft initial and amended Education, Health and Care Plans reflecting the views of parents, advice of professionals, and in line with the requirements of the SEND Code of Practice 2015.
• To work within a statutory timescale and keep accurate files and records.
• To work with professionals to ensure their knowledge, experience, skills and relevant assessments inform the Education, Health and Care Plan.
• To liaise with the SEN administrative officer, to ensure that the Education Management System (database) is maintained with accurate data.
• To assist the SEN Senior Professional with the production of management information from this system, to inform workload planning and monitoring of performance against statutory timescales.
• To present cases to the weekly multi-professional panel meeting, to assist panel members in determining the appropriate educational, health and care provision and arrangements for children and young people.
• To arrange for the implementation of the provision specified in final Education, Health and Care Plans through liaison with parents, young people, and providers across health and social care.
• To support and challenge schools, with regard to the requirements of the SEND Code of Practice 2015 and Part 3 of the Children and Families Act 2014 and associated regulations.
• To attend annual reviews where particular issues are arising regarding the continued appropriateness of existing provision and placement for children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans.
• To assist with the discharge of duties as above with regard to pupils placed within schools outside of the Harrow Council area and for those pupils who are Looked After Children and/or attending the Helix (alternative provision for pupils out of school in Harrow).
• To work with other SEN casework coordinators in considering the recommendations submitted by educational settings following annual reviews.
• To make initial decisions regarding requests for changes to provision and placement and to refer cases to the weekly panel, as appropriate.
• To network with a variety of services, agencies and providers to gather information in order to support the child/young person and their family to make well-informed choices.

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