Remote SEND EHCP Officer - Impactful Children's Services

Next Link Consortium; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Link Consortium is seeking a dedicated SEND EHCP Officer to join Lancashire's Inclusion Service. You will manage end-to-end EHCP processes for children with SEND, working remotely across the UK and collaborating with families, SENCOs and multi-agency partners to ensure outcomes-focused support and preparation for adulthood.

The role requires strong SEND knowledge, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to handle a diverse caseload while adhering to statutory timescales.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of current SEND legislation and statutory guidance.
• Ability to interpret multi-agency advice into clear statutory plans.
• Excellent communication with families and professionals across settings.
• Proven ability to manage diverse caseloads and meet statutory deadlines.
• Essential: vehicle insured for business use.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end EHCP management including assessment, drafting, review, cessation and reassessment.
• Engage with children, young people and families to centre their views in decisions.
• Collaborate with education, health and care partners; monitor provision with SENCOs.
• Oversee delivery arrangements across settings and represent Local Authority in disputes.
• Produce evidence-based summaries and reports for decision panels and tribunals.

Skills

SEND expertise

Analytical writing

Stakeholder engagement

Caseload management

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 5)

Job description

Next Link Consortium is seeking a dedicated SEND EHCP Officer to join Lancashire's Inclusion Service. You will manage end-to-end EHCP processes for children with SEND, working remotely across the UK and collaborating with families, SENCOs and multi-agency partners to ensure outcomes-focused support and preparation for adulthood.

The role requires strong SEND knowledge, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to handle a diverse caseload while adhering to statutory timescales.