SEND Case Officer

Service Care; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or hybrid work

Daily payroll runs

£250 training allowance

Referral schemes

Sign-up bonus opportunities

Job summary

Connect2Dorset is recruiting a SEND Case Officer to support the council's SEND service on a temporary contract. The role is based in Wareham with remote working available and runs for 2 weeks at a pay rate of £280–£290 per day.

You will manage SEND casework for children and young people aged 0–25, coordinate EHCP reviews, and ensure deadlines are met while working with families, schools, educational psychologists and partner agencies. Experience with SEND processes is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with special educational needs.
• Knowledge of EHCPs and SEND statutory processes.
• Strong case management, planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage complex information and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage SEND casework for children and young people aged 0–25.
• Coordinate, review and amend EHCPs.
• Lead annual reviews and ensure statutory deadlines are met.
• Work closely with families, schools, educational psychologists, social care and partner agencies.
• Maintain up-to-date records and deliver clear stakeholder communications.

Skills

Case management

Planning

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Job description

SEND Case Officer Connect2Dorset is recruiting a SEND Case Officer to join our client Council’s SEND service on a temporary contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEND Case Officer to support children and young people aged 0–25, helping to ensure they receive the right support at the right time.

SEND Case Officer Role Details

• Job title: SEND Case Officer
• Location: Wareham, with remote working available
• Contract type: Temporary contract
• Contract length: 2 weeks
• Pay rate: £280.00–£290.00 per day
• Employer: our client Council, through Connect2Dorset

SEND Case Officer Responsibilities

• Managing SEND casework for children and young people aged 0–25.
• Coordinating, reviewing and amending Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Leading annual reviews and ensuring statutory deadlines are met.
• Working closely with families, schools, educational psychologists, social care and partner agencies.
• Managing complex cases effectively and maintaining accurate, up-to-date records.
• Providing clear communication and effective stakeholder management throughout the SEND process.

SEND Case Officer Requirements

• Experience working with children and young people with special educational needs.
• Knowledge of EHCPs and SEND statutory processes.
• Strong case management, planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• The ability to manage complex information and meet important deadlines.

Benefits of the SEND Case Officer Role

• Flexible remote or hybrid working arrangements.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and young people with SEND.
• Valuable experience within a progressive local authority SEND service.
• £250 training allowance.
• Dedicated specialist consultant.
• Daily payroll runs.
• Free candidate registration and compliance checks.
• Referral and loyalty bonus schemes.
• Sign-up bonus opportunities.
• Access to opportunities with thousands of clients nationwide.

Connect2Dorset is committed to ethical, trustworthy and caring recruitment, with profits reinvested into local authorities and communities. Employment is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure and suitable references. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities employment agency and business.