SENDSTART Caseworker

Brackenberry; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a SENDSTART Caseworker for a 1-month contract supporting Wirral Council. This position involves coordinating Education, Health and Care Plans for children and young people with SEND. Candidates must have a degree and relevant experience, as well as strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with SEND.
• Understanding of Children & Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main contact for families during EHCP process.
• Coordinate Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

IT skills

Understanding of SEND issues

Education

Degree level education

Job description

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We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Wirral to assist with the appointment of a SENDSTART Caseworker, on a 1-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £26.00 - £33.82 per hour

Summary:

The SENDSTART Caseworker supports Wirral Council in fulfilling its statutory responsibilities under Part 3 of the Children & Families Act 2014. The role involves coordinating and developing high-quality, timely Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for children and young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The caseworker works closely with families, schools, health, and social care professionals to ensure the voices of young people and their families are reflected in the planning and provision of support.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main point of contact for parents/carers and young people during the EHCP process.
• Collaborate with families, educational institutions, and external service providers.
• Coordinate Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs).
• Adhere to statutory timelines and policies including GDPR, Health & Safety, and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Ensure accurate and timely casework documentation and communication.

Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level.

Requirements:

• Experie nce working with children and young people with SEND.
• In-depth understanding of:Children & Families Act 2014 (Part 3), SEND Code of Practice (2015)
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisational and IT skills.
• Understanding of SEND issues across educational and familial contexts.
• Leading multi-agency meetings and writing person-centred plans.
• Preparing professional reports and using diverse communication methods.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.