SEN Casework Officer

Harrow Council; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrow Council is seeking a SEN Casework Officer to manage a diverse caseload of children and young people aged 0–25, guiding them through the Education, Health and Care assessment and review process.

You will work with schools, health, social care and families, deliver high-quality EHC Plans, attend annual reviews, and apply SEND Code of Practice 2015 to champion the needs of young people.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of the EHC assessment process and annual review, as set out in the SEND Code of Practice (SEN COP) 2015 and the Children and Families Act 2014.
• Experience in 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).

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload across the 0–25 age range.
• Coordinate EHC assessment and annual review processes.
• Develop high-quality EHC Plans.
• Attend annual reviews and advocate for the needs of young people.
• Build partnerships with schools, health services, social care, voluntary organisations and families.

Skills

EHC assessment knowledge

Caseload management

Meetings with parents & professionals

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Travel to meetings

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A–C)

Job description

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

The successful candidate will have:

• 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

For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/Selection Criteria