SEND Caseworker: EHC Assessments & Reviews

Hull City Council; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Training & development

Supportive culture

Job summary

Hull City Council seeks an experienced SEND Caseworker to coordinate Education Health and Care (EHC) assessments and annual reviews for children and young people up to age 25.

You will work with families, schools and health and social care partners, drafting EHCPs, coordinating placements and ensuring statutory timescales are met.

The role requires strong partnerships, robust records management and the ability to manage complex cases under pressure.

Qualifications

• Coordinate, facilitate and process the statutory EHC process for children and young people.
• Draft EHCPs from EHC assessments or annual reviews.
• Maintain records and cooperate with families, professionals and services.
• Engage in partnership work to meet SEND needs in an outcome-focused way.
• Keep up to date with changes in SEND legislation and case law.
• Chair Annual Reviews and multi-agency meetings as required.
• Manage complex cases and transitions to adulthood.

Responsibilities

• Promote safeguarding and coordinate SEND support to achieve good outcomes.
• Manage EHC caseload within statutory timescales for 0–25-year-olds.
• Collaborate with parents and agencies to draft final EHCPs.
• Amend plans as needed and identify when plans should be discontinued.
• Attend and support multi-agency meetings and mediations as required.
• Ensure accurate records and timely actions following EHC plan meetings.
• Allocate children to appropriate educational placements and services.
• Inform families about Local Offer and available support.
• Stay informed about SEND legislation and policy changes.

Job description

Hull City Council seeks an experienced SEND Caseworker to coordinate Education Health and Care (EHC) assessments and annual reviews for children and young people up to age 25.

You will work with families, schools and health and social care partners, drafting EHCPs, coordinating placements and ensuring statutory timescales are met.

The role requires strong partnerships, robust records management and the ability to manage complex cases under pressure.