SEND Case Officer - EHC & EHCP Coordinator

Civic Recruitment Limited; Grays; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a SEND Case Officer on a 3 month contract with a local authority. You will coordinate EHC Needs Assessments, EHCP development, amendments, transfers and Annual Reviews, acting as the named case officer for allocated children and young people.

You will collaborate with families, schools, health professionals and social care to secure timely, compliant provision. Knowledge of SEND law, strong organisational skills and excellent communication are

Qualifications

• Experience working within SEND, Education, Local Authority, School, Educational Psychology, Inclusion, or EHCP-related services.
• Knowledge of Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice, EHCP processes, SEND legislation and statutory responsibilities.
• Experience coordinating complex caseloads and meeting statutory deadlines.
• Ability to analyse professional reports and information from multiple agencies.
• Experience producing clear, accurate and high-quality written documentation.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families, schools and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Experience working in a Local Authority SEND Service.
• Experience chairing or facilitating meetings.
• Knowledge of mediation, dispute resolution and SEND Tribunal processes.
• Experience analysing performance data and contributing to service improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and young people undergoing EHC Needs Assessments, EHCP development, amendments, transfers, and Annual Reviews.
• Ensure all statutory SEND processes are completed accurately and within required timescales.
• Act as the named case officer for allocated children and young people with SEND.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with families, schools, educational settings, health services, social care teams, and partner agencies.
• Coordinate multi-agency contributions to EHC Needs Assessments and EHCP reviews.
• Gather, analyse and evaluate professional advice and supporting evidence from education, health and social care professionals.
• Draft, amend and maintain high-quality, person-centred and legally compliant EHCPs.
• Provide advice and guidance to parents, carers, schools and professionals regarding SEND legislation, procedures and statutory responsibilities.
• Arrange, facilitate and accurately record meetings related to SEND assessments, consultations and annual reviews.
• Monitor case progression and proactively manage workloads to ensure compliance with statutory deadlines.
• Maintain accurate case records and documentation using electronic case management systems.
• Produce reports, correspondence, performance information and statistical returns as required.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and the continuous development of SEND processes and procedures.
• Support effective partnership working across education, health and social care services.
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
• Respond professionally and sensitively to enquiries, concerns and complaints from families and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Organisational skills

Collaboration

Caseload management

Education

QTS or equivalent

SENCo qualification

Educational Psychology background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

CRM/databases

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a SEND Case Officer on a 3 month contract with a local authority. You will coordinate EHC Needs Assessments, EHCP development, amendments, transfers and Annual Reviews, acting as the named case officer for allocated children and young people.

You will collaborate with families, schools, health professionals and social care to secure timely, compliant provision. Knowledge of SEND law, strong organisational skills and excellent communication are