SEN Casework Officer - REMOTE

VN Appointments; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

VN Appointments is seeking an experienced SEN Casework Officer for a temporary, predominantly remote role in the East of England. You will manage SEN/SEND casework, support assessments, budgets, and reviews while working to deadlines and maintaining accurate records. DBS clearance is required.

Hours are 37 per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:30, with occasional office attendance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in SEN/SEND casework.
• Previous experience within a local authority or public-sector setting.
• Good understanding of SEN processes and procedures.
• Experience managing a busy caseload.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing demands.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence working remotely in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing and progressing SEN casework
• Supporting assessment, monitoring and review processes
• Working with personal budget-related matters
• Managing multiple cases and competing priorities
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records
• Working to deadlines and ensuring work is completed efficiently
• Communicating effectively with colleagues and relevant stakeholders

Skills

SEN casework

Public sector experience

Time management

Independent working

Written and verbal communication

Remote work

Job description

SEN Casework Officer - REMOTE

Location: East of England (Predominantly Remote)

Rate: Up to £280 per day

Contract: Temporary

Hours: 37 per week

Duration: Until 31 January 2027

Start: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for an experienced SEN Casework Officer to support a busy public-sector team on a temporary assignment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEND professional who has a strong background in casework and is confident managing a demanding workload in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers predominantly remote working, with approximately 95% of the role carried out from home. Occasional office attendance may be required depending on business needs.

The Role

You will provide support across a range of SEN casework functions, helping to ensure cases are managed effectively, reviews are progressed and competing priorities are handled efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and progressing SEN casework
• Supporting assessment, monitoring and review processes
• Working with personal budget-related matters
• Managing multiple cases and competing priorities
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records
• Working to deadlines and ensuring work is completed efficiently
• Communicating effectively with colleagues and relevant stakeholders

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience in SEN/SEND casework
• Previous experience within a local authority or public-sector setting
• Good understanding of SEN processes and procedures
• Experience managing a busy caseload
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing demands
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence working remotely in a fast-paced environment

Working Arrangements

• Approximately 95% home-based working
• Occasional office attendance if required
• 37 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• 9:00am to 5:30pm

Compliance

• A Standard DBS check is required for this position.