SEND EHC Caseworker: Family-Centred Planner (Hybrid)

North Northamptonshire Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Sufficient annual leave

Flexibility

Job summary

North Northamptonshire Council is recruiting an EHC Caseworker to support children and young people with SEND. The role will guide families, schools and professionals through statutory assessment and planning to deliver timely, person-centred EHC Plans.

You will work in partnership with families and professionals, ensuring plans reflect needs and aspirations, while maintaining accurate case records in line with policies and audit requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience of problem solving and mediation.
• Experience of leading meetings and person-centred planning.
• Experience of providing a point of contact for service users with multi-agency professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of SEND ensuring statutory processes are completed within timescales.
• Develop and amend Education, Health and Care Plans that are person-centred and outcomes-focused.
• Work with families, schools and professionals to reflect needs and aspirations in plans.
• Provide guidance and support throughout the EHC assessment and planning process.
• Coordinate and monitor provision in EHC Plans and liaise with providers.

Skills

People-facing skills

Communication

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Travel across county

Education

A level or equivalent

Tools

Database administration

Job description

North Northamptonshire Council is recruiting an EHC Caseworker to support children and young people with SEND. The role will guide families, schools and professionals through statutory assessment and planning to deliver timely, person-centred EHC Plans.

You will work in partnership with families and professionals, ensuring plans reflect needs and aspirations, while maintaining accurate case records in line with policies and audit requirements.