SEND Casework Officer - Education & Youth Services

Liverpool City Council; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Flexible/agile working

LG Pension Scheme

Health and Wellbeing

Cycle to Work

Travel Pass

Salary sacrifice car lease

Family friendly policies

Discounted gym memberships

Employee volunteering

Medicash

Job summary

Liverpool City Council is seeking a SEND Casework Officer (Pre-16 or Post-16) to manage a defined caseload and work with children, families and professionals to develop high-quality Education, Health and Care plans. Posts may be within the pre-16 or post-16 team, with allocation considered by needs and skills during recruitment.

You will coordinate needs assessments, draft/ amend plans, oversee annual reviews and secure suitable placements within statutory timescales.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEND, education or children’s services.
• Sound understanding of SEND legislation.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload and work with families and professionals to develop EHC plans.
• Coordinate EHC needs assessments, draft and amend plans, and oversee annual reviews.
• Ensure appropriate education placements and provision within statutory timescales.
• Support transitions and SEND Tribunal casework with a child-centered focus.

Skills

SEND experience

Education sector

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Social work degree or equivalent

Job description

Liverpool City Council is seeking a SEND Casework Officer (Pre-16 or Post-16) to manage a defined caseload and work with children, families and professionals to develop high-quality Education, Health and Care plans. Posts may be within the pre-16 or post-16 team, with allocation considered by needs and skills during recruitment.

You will coordinate needs assessments, draft/ amend plans, oversee annual reviews and secure suitable placements within statutory timescales.