Remote EHCP Casework Specialist - Backlog Reduction

Leaders in Care; Devon and Torbay; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Leaders in Care is seeking experienced SEND/EHCP casework specialists to support a Local Authority with a substantial EHCP backlog. The role is fully remote, requiring practitioners with strong SEND/EHCP background who can work independently and deliver accurate work on time.

You will manage caseloads, gather information from education, health and social care, and ensure records and tribunal-related documentation are prepared in line with statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working within SEND/EHCP services.
• Strong knowledge of the EHCP process and statutory requirements.
• Experience managing a SEND casework caseload.
• Experience working with complex or challenging cases.
• Strong written communication and report-writing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
• Strong organisation and case-management skills.
• Consistent track record of delivering high-quality casework to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing an allocated caseload of EHCP cases.
• Reviewing existing case information and identifying outstanding actions.
• Gathering and coordinating information from education, health, social care, families and other relevant professionals.
• Ensuring case records and supporting documentation are complete and accurate.
• Preparing information and case documentation required in relation to Tribunal matters.
• Identifying gaps in evidence and proactively following these up.
• Liaising with families and professionals as required.
• Progressing cases in line with statutory requirements and agreed Council processes.
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive case records.
• Working to agreed productivity, quality and turnaround expectations.
• Supporting the wider project to reduce the EHCP backlog.

Skills

SEND/EHCP experience

Independent remote work

Attention to detail

Organisation

Case management

Communication skills

Deadline driven

Report writing

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Leaders in Care is seeking experienced SEND/EHCP casework specialists to support a Local Authority with a substantial EHCP backlog. The role is fully remote, requiring practitioners with strong SEND/EHCP background who can work independently and deliver accurate work on time.

You will manage caseloads, gather information from education, health and social care, and ensure records and tribunal-related documentation are prepared in line with statutory requirements.