Project Support Officer - SEND

Octave Recruitment Ltd; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Octave Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Project Support Officer to assist the SEND service with delivering statutory duties under the Children & Families Act 2014. The role focuses on EHCP development, information gathering and coordinating with education, health and social care professionals.

Based in Birkenhead, you will manage records, monitor deadlines and support auditing, reporting and compliance. The position is a 3+ month contract with an ASAP start and a rate of £19.48 per hour umbrella.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEND/EHCP administration or related services.
• Strong organisation and ability to manage deadlines.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and development of EHCPs.
• Collate information from education, health and social care professionals.
• Maintain accurate records and monitor progress against deadlines.
• Liaise with families, professionals and partner agencies.
• Support auditing, reporting and statutory compliance.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Skills

SEND/EHCP administration

Education sector experience

Project support

Local authority experience

Attention to detail

Job description

We are recruiting for a Project Support Officer to support the SEND service with the delivery of statutory duties under the Children & Families Act 2014.

The role will support the development of high-quality, timely Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), including information gathering, communication, monitoring and auditing.

• Location: 2 Alice Square, Birkenhead.
• Rate: £19.48 per hour umbrella
• Contract: 3 months+
• Start: ASAP

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the coordination and development of EHCPs.
• Collate information from education, health and social care professionals.
• Maintain accurate records and monitor progress against deadlines.
• Liaise with families, professionals and partner agencies.
• Support auditing, reporting and statutory compliance.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

About You:

We are looking for someone with experience in SEND/EHCP administration, education, children's services, project support or local authority business support.

Strong organisation, communication and attention to detail are essential, along with the ability to manage deadlines and work with multiple stakeholders.