SEN Caseworker. Job in Winchester Education & Training Jobs

Connect2Hampshire; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental employment service in the UK is searching for an EHC Coordinator to manage the EHC needs assessment process effectively. This role involves high caseload management and requires at least 12 months of relevant experience, including knowledge of the SEN statutory framework. The position offers a fully remote work arrangement with full-time hours required. This contract will be for an initial 3 months with the possibility of extension and compensation based on the chosen employment model.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in managing 250+ caseloads.
• Understanding of EHC plans and statutory processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the EHC needs assessment process for a designated area.
• Ensure quality and consistency in day-to-day casework.
• Review EHC plans annually and complete transition plans.

Skills

Experience working within a local authority

Competence in discussing previous caseloads

Knowledge of SEN statutory framework

Experience in tribunals and assessment work

Ability to recommend process improvements

Job description

Hampshire County Council are currently looking for EHC Coordinators (SEN Caseworkers) in the PFA and 0-11 years teams

• 3 month contract initially with possible extension
• Inside IR35
• Fully Remote
• Full time hours only considered

PAYE - £235

Umbrella/ LTD - £307

Essentials

• Experience of working in similar role within an LA - 12 months minimum ideally longer to experience the whole cycle.
• Must be competent to talk about their previous caseloads and experience as well as the statutory process, 250+ caseloads experience
• Must have experience in tribunals and preparing packs etc.
• Must have experience carrying out 20 week assessment work

Role Profile

Manage the EHC needs assessment process for a set locality.

The key contact and responsible for carrying out day to day casework, ensuring quality, consistency and the effective prioritisation of tasks for a set number of cases within a locality. Ensure that all processes and decisions are accurately recorded on the SEN data base and the casework file and that all relevant parties are informed

Ensure that all children have their EHC plans reviewed annually and that, where required, transition plans are completed

Knowledge and Experience

• A detailed understanding of and the ability to apply the requirements of the SEN statutory framework (Children and Families Act 2014, The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 and the SEN code of Practice) and Hampshire County Council's policies and procedures, including those for school
• A knowledge of the wider issues related to the provision of education services, the maintained school system and social
• Recommending improvements for processes and procedures that contribute to the efficient and effective running of the team/service.
• Advice and support parents through the EHC assessment
• Attending annual review meetings and case planning meetings, acting as the local education authority's representative. This requires a thorough knowledge of SEN and related matters acquired through training and The annual review meeting takes place in the school and is attended by the headteacher/SENCo, parents, educational psychologist and health/social services professionals. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the child's EHC Plan in the light of work and progress and to make recommendations about provision, placement and learning/behaviour objectives. for the next year.

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Connect2Hampshire

is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.