SEND Casework Officer (Pre/16) – Shape Futures

Liverpool City Council; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Agile working (role dependent)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Career progression and training

Health and wellbeing support

Cycle to Work and Travel Pass

Car salary sacrifice drive time

Family friendly policies

Discounted gym memberships

Employee volunteering scheme

Medicash

Job summary

Liverpool City Council is seeking a SEND Casework Officer to manage a defined caseload and coordinate Education, Health and Care plans for children and young people. You will work with families, schools and professionals to translate assessments into provision that supports learning and progression.

Roles may be in pre-16 or post-16 teams, with emphasis on statutory timescales, transitions, and securing appropriate placements, while maintaining clear records and safeguarding best outcomes for

Qualifications

• Experience in SEND, education or children’s services.
• Sound understanding of SEND legislation.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to analyse professional advice and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload of EHC plans for children and young people.
• Coordinate EHC needs assessments, draft/amend plans and oversee annual reviews.
• Secure appropriate education placements and ensure provision meets statutory deadlines.
• Coordinate transitions for school phases and work with families, schools and professionals.
• Manage SEND Tribunal casework and respond to concerns and complaints.

Skills

SEND experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical ability

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Liverpool City Council is seeking a SEND Casework Officer to manage a defined caseload and coordinate Education, Health and Care plans for children and young people. You will work with families, schools and professionals to translate assessments into provision that supports learning and progression.

Roles may be in pre-16 or post-16 teams, with emphasis on statutory timescales, transitions, and securing appropriate placements, while maintaining clear records and safeguarding best outcomes for