SEND Caseworker L1

Lincolnshire pa.; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Discount schemes

Cycle to work

Flexible working

Career progression

Annual leave

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is recruiting SEND Caseworkers (Level 1) to support young people with Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans. These full-time, permanent roles are countywide across North and South Kesteven, Lincoln, West Lindsey, East Lindsey, Boston and South Holland, and require travel across a wide geographical area.

You will manage caseloads, coordinate statutory assessments, and work with families, schools and partner agencies to reflect views and outcomes in planning.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant Health, Education, or Social Care subject.
• Significant experience of working with children/young people in a health, education or social care setting.
• The ability and aptitude to work in close partnership with children, young people, families, schools and agencies.
• Extensive working knowledge of relevant SEND legislation.
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills coupled with drive and initiative.
• Above all else you will need to have the drive and dedication to put children, young people and their families at the heart of your practice.
• Use of transport is essential to the role for the ability to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner to carry out essential duties.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of young people who require special educational provision with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan.
• Coordinate and support the statutory assessment and annual review process in line with legislative requirements.
• Work closely with young people and their families to ensure their views, aspirations, and outcomes are clearly reflected in planning and provision.
• Liaise effectively with partners across education, health, social care and the third sector to ensure a coordinated approach.
• Support the delivery of the Council’s statutory SEND duties and contributing to positive, measurable outcomes for young people.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Drive and initiative

Travel across area

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

SEND Caseworkers (Level 1)

Salary: £31,035 - £33,673

Location: Countywide

Closing Date: 15th November 2026

Interview date: 26th November 2026

Are you an ambitious, diligent and hardworking individual? Are you interested in working within an organisation that is committed to providing an exceptional and integral service to the communities of Lincolnshire, where you can make a difference?

Owing to service growth, Lincolnshire County Council has numerous exciting opportunities for new full time, permanent SEND Caseworkers (Level 1). These roles are countywide within the four locality teams including: North and South Kesteven, Lincoln and West Lindsey, East Lindsey, Boston and South Holland.

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

About the role

• Manage a caseload of young people who require special educational provision with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan.
• Coordinate and support the statutory assessment and annual review process in line with legislative requirements.
• Work closely with young people and their families to ensure their views, aspirations, and outcomes are clearly reflected in planning and provision.
• Liaise effectively with partners across education, health, social care and the third sector to ensure a coordinated approach.
• Support the delivery of the Council’s statutory SEND duties and contributing to positive, measurable outcomes for young people.

About you

• A NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant Health, Education, or Social Care subject.
• Significant experience of working with children/young people in a health, education or social care setting.
• The ability and aptitude to work in close partnership with children, young people, families, schools and agencies.
• Extensive working knowledge of relevant SEND legislation.
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills coupled with drive and initiative.
• Above all else you will need to have the drive and dedication to put children, young people and their families at the heart of your practice.
• Use of transport is essential to the role for the ability to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner to carry out essential duties.

About the Team

We will help you learn new skills, encourage your development and work with you to reach your potential all within a friendly and welcoming environment where each day you will experience new challenges and opportunities working collaboratively to succeed together! Lincolnshire County Council is one of the largest county councils in the UK and we are ambitious for both the residents of our county and the people who work here. We care about our staff, it's important to us that you have an excellent work/life balance and the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills in a supportive Local Authority setting.

About Our Offer

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

Please be advised that this position is subject to a criminal record check.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process. Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty: In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.