SEND Caseworker

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Crewe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking a dedicated Care Worker to support children and young people with SEND in Crewe. You will deliver statutory assessments and develop EHCPs, working closely with families, schools and partners to secure the right support.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality outcomes, maintaining compassionate engagement, and contributing to a forward-thinking Children’s Social Care team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and young people with SEND; coordinate support with families, schools and professionals.
• Deliver high-quality statutory assessments and develop EHCPs that meet individual needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure appropriate services and outcomes for children and young people.

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate professional to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across the Local Authority. In this rewarding role, you will play a vital part in delivering high-quality statutory assessments and developing impactful Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) that truly make a difference.

You will manage a caseload of children and young people, working closely with families, schools, and professionals to ensure the right support is in place for every individual to thrive.

About us

At Cheshire East Council we are resident, and partner focused with a vision to enable prosperity and wellbeing for all. People really are at the heart of everything we do and that starts with our incredible workforce. We promote a culture of high performance where people can aspire, thrive and flourish, where we strive to deliver best value in everything we do.

For us, success isn’t just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it together. We promote curiosity, excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

We are values led and committed to wellbeing and inclusion for all, where our employees co-created our values of drive, integrity, respect and collaboration which inform all that we do.

We are proud to work for Cheshire East Council and believe you would be too!

Join us on a meaningful journey in Children’s Social Care at Cheshire East Council

We’re on a meaningful journey in Children’s Social Care and we’d love for you to be part of it. Joining us means becoming part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that’s passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Everything we do is about putting them first, helping them grow, thrive and reach their full potential so they can build brighter futures.

If this sounds like the kind of impact you want to make, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Come and join us in shaping positive change for our young people.

Company: Cheshire East Council

Salary: £40,444 – £43,149 per annum

Location: Crewe, Cheshire

Sector: Health and Social Care

Sector: Family Services

Job Role: Care Worker