SEN Casework Officer

Harrow Council; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

London Borough of Harrow is seeking a SEN Casework Officer to manage a diverse caseload for children and young people aged 0-25. You will coordinate EHC assessments, develop high-quality EHC Plans, and attend annual reviews to advocate for young people’s needs.

You will work closely with schools, health services, social care and families, providing guidance on SEND COP 2015 and related local guidance, while travelling to meetings as required within the London area.

Formación

• Detailed knowledge of the EHC assessment process and annual review as set out in the SEND COP 2015 and the Children and Families Act 2014.
• Experience of working within a casework function, managing caseloads and competing priorities.
• Ability to provide advice and guidance at meetings with parents and professionals in line with the SEND COP and local guidance.
• Experience of, and ability to, work collaboratively within a team environment with professionals from other agencies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to travel to meetings independently.
• Willingness to learn new skills and attend courses as appropriate.
• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent (A-C).

Responsabilidades

• Manage a diverse caseload across the 0-25 age range and support families through the EHC assessment and review process.
• Coordinate statutory assessments and develop high-quality EHC Plans.
• Attend annual reviews and advocate for the needs of young people.
• Build strong partnerships with schools, health services, social care and voluntary sector.
• Provide expert guidance on SEND Code of Practice 2015 and local guidance.

Conocimientos

EHC process knowledge

Caseload management

Meeting guidance delivery

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Travel to meetings

Willingness to learn

Literacy & numeracy

Educación

GCSE English & Maths

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Make a real difference to the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) by joining London Borough of Harrow as a SEN Casework Officer. In this rewarding role, you will manage a diverse caseload across the 0-25 age range, supporting children, young people and their families through the Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessment and review process. Working closely with experienced SEN professionals, you will play a key role in coordinating statutory assessments, developing high-quality EHC Plans, attending annual reviews and championing the needs of young people. You will build strong partnerships with schools, health services, social care, voluntary sector organisations and families, providing expert guidance on the SEND Code of Practice 2015 and helping to deliver positive outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and organised professional who wants to make a meaningful impact while developing their expertise within a supportive and collaborative team.

About You

• Detailed knowledge of the EHC assessment process and annual review process, as set out in the SEND Code of Practice (SEN COP) 2015 and the Children and Families Act 2014.
• Experience of working within a casework function, managing caseloads and competing priorities.
• Ability to provide advice and guidance at meetings with parents and professionals in line with the SEND COP and relevant local guidance.
• Experience of, and ability to, work collaboratively within a team environment and with a range of professionals from other agencies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to travel to meetings independently.
• Willingness to learn new skills and attend courses as appropriate.
• A good standard of literacy and numeracy - GCSE English and Maths or equivalent (A - C).

Related Documents

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