SENA Case Manager: Impactful SEND Planning (Hybrid)

Leicestershire County Council; England; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a dedicated SENA Case Manager to lead statutory SEND assessment, planning and review for children and young people in the county. You will coordinate Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and draft high-quality plans in partnership with families and schools.

You will work within a supportive team to meet statutory timescales, maintain accurate records and champion person-centred, outcomes-focused practice across services.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within SEND, education, social care or a related field with NVQ Level 4 qualification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice and local authority statutory responsibilities.
• Experience of managing or contributing to casework involving children, young people and families.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective professional relationships and engage sensitively with families.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of children and young people with SEND, ensuring timely delivery of statutory assessment, planning and review processes.
• Coordinating Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and drafting high-quality, outcome-focused Education, Health and Care Plans.
• Analysing and interpreting advice from education, health and care professionals, alongside the views of children, young people and families.
• Working collaboratively with parents/carers, schools, colleges and partner agencies to support effective communication and co-production.
• Attending and contributing to Annual Reviews, ensuring recommendations are appropriately considered and progressed.
• Supporting the consultation process with education providers and contributing to placement decisions in line with identified needs and local authority processes.
• Preparing casework documentation for SEND Panels, including funding requests, amendments and placement considerations.
• Contributing to mediation and SEND Tribunal processes, including preparing documentation.
• Maintaining accurate records and using IT systems effectively to support case management and statutory Compliance.
• Supporting safeguarding responsibilities by working in partnership with relevant agencies to promote the wellbeing of children and young people.
• Working flexibly within a team to manage competing priorities and contribute to a high-quality, responsive service.

Skills

SEND experience

case management

communication skills

IT literacy

Education

NVQ Level 4

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a dedicated SENA Case Manager to lead statutory SEND assessment, planning and review for children and young people in the county. You will coordinate Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and draft high-quality plans in partnership with families and schools.

You will work within a supportive team to meet statutory timescales, maintain accurate records and champion person-centred, outcomes-focused practice across services.