SEN Case Officers

LinsCare; Ilford; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

LinsCare is recruiting experienced SEN Case Officers for Redbridge's Primary, Secondary and Post-16 SEND Teams. You will manage a caseload of approximately 220 cases, coordinating statutory assessments and EHCPs with parents, carers, schools and other professionals in a hybrid Ilford-based role.

The role requires at least two years in a SEND Statutory Assessment Team, strong knowledge of SEND legislation, and proven experience with EHCPs and annual reviews.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience within a SEND Statutory Assessment Team.
• Extensive knowledge of SEND legislation and statutory processes.
• Experience managing EHCP assessments and annual reviews.
• Excellent communication, organisation and partnership-working skills.
• Ability to manage a substantial caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage the 20-week statutory EHCP assessment process.
• Coordinate annual reviews and monitor case progression.
• Support children and young people across the relevant education phase, including CLA with EHCPs.
• Maintain accurate records and work within statutory timescales.
• Share expertise and support new colleagues through buddying.

Skills

Case management

SEND legislation

Communication skills

Organisation

Partnership working

Tools

Synergy

EHCP case management system

Job description

SEN Case Officers - London Borough of Redbridge

£330 per day | Agency roles | Hybrid working

LinsCare is recruiting experienced SEN Case Officers for Redbridge's Primary, Secondary and Post-16 SEND Teams.

You will manage a caseload of approximately 220 cases, working closely with parents, carers, schools and other professionals to coordinate statutory assessments and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Key responsibilities

• Manage the 20-week statutory EHCP assessment process.
• Coordinate annual reviews and monitor case progression.
• Support children and young people across the relevant education phase, including Children Looked After (CLA) with EHCPs.
• Maintain accurate records and work within statutory timescales.
• Share your expertise and support new colleagues through a buddying approach.

Essential requirements

• At least two years' experience within a SEND Statutory Assessment Team.
• Extensive knowledge of SEND legislation and statutory processes.
• Experience managing EHCP assessments and annual reviews.
• Excellent communication, organisation and partnership-working skills.
• Ability to manage a substantial caseload.

Experience using Synergy and overseeing EHCPs for Children Looked After would be advantageous.

Working arrangements

• A minimum of one day per week in the Ilford office is required, alongside face-to-face meetings with schools and parents.
• Induction, training and regular supervision from a Senior SEND Officer are provided.
• Mandatory: Must have a UK Passport or a Full Right to Work in the UK.

For more information, contact Natasha Haddon