SEN Case Officer

Adecco; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a SEN Case Officer in Newham, England. In this hybrid role, you'll manage a caseload of children with Special Educational Needs, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. Responsibilities include leading EHC assessments and collaborating with families to provide tailored support. Candidates should have experience with SEND processes and be able to draft high-quality EHCPs. This position offers a daily pay rate of £280-£300 with an initial 3-month contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children and youth's with Special Educational Needs.
• Knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice.
• Ability to draft and amend Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload of children and youths.
• Lead the end-to-end EHC Needs Assessment process.
• Collaborate with families to ensure person-centred approach.

Skills

Case management

Stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of SEND

Job description

Overview

Client: Local Authority in Newham

Role

SEN Case Officer

Details

Pay Rate: £280-£300 DAILY UMBRELLA

Hours: 36 hours Mon to Fri (09:00 AM - 05:00 PM)

Duration: Initial 3 month contract

Location: HYBRID WORKING - Office based 1-2 days a week from Dockside, Newham

Description

To manage a defined caseload of children and youth\'s (0-25) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring Education, Health and Care (EHC) processes comply with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice. The role ensures high-quality, timely EHC assessments, plans, consultations, and placements that promote positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Hold responsibility for a defined caseload of children and youth\'s.
• Lead the end-to-end EHC Needs Assessment process, ensuring compliance with statutory timescales (20 and 6 weeks).
• Work collaboratively with youth\'s, parents and carers ensuring a person centred approach.
• Gather and quality-assure multi-agency advice (education, health, social care) to inform decisions.
• Draft, amend and finalise high-quality EHCPs with SMART, outcome-focused targets.
• Ensure outcomes incorporate Preparing for Adulthood principles from Year 9 onwards.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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