SEND Casework Officer – EHCPs & High-Volume Caseload

We Do Social Work; Ilford; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

We Do Social Work is recruiting SEND Casework Officers to join our Statutory Assessment Teams across Primary, Secondary and Post-16 provision. The role requires expert knowledge of SEND legislation, managing a high-volume caseload and meeting 20-week assessment timelines.

You will coordinate EHCPs and annual reviews, maintain detailed case records, and collaborate with families, schools and professionals to secure positive outcomes for children and young people.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience working within a SEND Statutory Assessment Team.
• Extensive knowledge of SEND legislation, statutory guidance and assessment procedures.
• Experience of managing a high-volume caseload and prioritising competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 220 children and young people with SEND, ensuring cases are progressed efficiently and in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Oversee the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment process, ensuring compliance with the statutory 20-week assessment timeline.
• Coordinate and manage the EHCP Annual Review process, ensuring reviews are completed within required timescales and appropriate actions are taken following review meetings.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date case records on the designated case management system.
• Work collaboratively with parents and carers, schools, health professionals and social care teams to support outcomes for children.
• Provide clear communication to families and professionals regarding assessments, EHCPs and case progression.

Job description

We Do Social Work is recruiting SEND Casework Officers to join our Statutory Assessment Teams across Primary, Secondary and Post-16 provision. The role requires expert knowledge of SEND legislation, managing a high-volume caseload and meeting 20-week assessment timelines.

You will coordinate EHCPs and annual reviews, maintain detailed case records, and collaborate with families, schools and professionals to secure positive outcomes for children and young people.