SEND Lead Worker

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a SEND Lead Worker to coordinate EHCPs and support families and young people with SEND. You will work across Preparation for Adulthood, community reviews and assessment teams to ensure timely, child-centred outcomes.

The role requires strong organisational skills, a Level 4 qualification and at least two years' experience in early years, social care, health or education. The hybrid model means you will be on-site for at least half the hours, with visits to local hubs

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 4 qualification or be willing to work towards one.
• At least two years of experience in early years, social care, health, or education.
• Experience working in partnership with children, young people and families, particularly those with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate EHCP processes and reviews.
• Manage administrative tasks within statutory processes and meet deadlines.
• Identify when specialist involvement is necessary and establish appropriate contacts.
• Work at a locality hub or on visits for at least 50% of the week.

Skills

Highly organised

Partnership with children and families

Experience with SEND

Education

Level 4 qualification

Job description

Salary: £35,570 - £37,563 per annum

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview Date: 03 December 2026

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact as a SEND Lead Worker? Join our SEND and Inclusion service and help improve outcomes that bring positive changes to the lives of families and children/young people with SEND.

We takegreat pridein our passionate and enthusiastic approach, deliveringhigh-qualitysupport tailored to the unique needs of every individual. Our focus is on preventive and early intervention, ensuring that our services are child, young person, and family-centred, always listening to and responding to theirvoices.

As a SEND Lead Worker, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating andfacilitatingthe Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment and/oroverseeing the review and monitoring process of Education, Health, and Care plans (EHCP).Opportunities exist in both the Preparation for Adulthood/Post 16 team, community review teamand Assessment team.Your responsibilities will encompass efficiently managing administrative functions within these statutory processes and meeting crucial statutory deadlines.

In this role, you willidentifywhen specialist involvement is necessary andestablishtheappropriate contacts. Additionally, you will be based at alocality hub or on visits for at least 50% of your week.

We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals who are highly organised andpossessextensive experienceofworking inpartnership with children, young people, and their families, particularly those with SEND. You must hold a minimum of a level 4 recognised qualification orwilling to work towardsand a minimum of two years of experience in early years, social care, health, or education.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer-facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Cara Tindle, SEN Service Manager, at [e-mail]

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

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