Senior Education Health and Care Plan Case Officer

Shropshire Council; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Shropshire Council in Shrewsbury is seeking a Senior EHCP Case Officer to lead the delivery of Education, Health and Care Plans for children and young people aged 0–25. The role includes overseeing statutory assessment, managing a caseload and supporting the EHCP Team Manager to meet statutory timescales.

You will work with families and partner agencies to ensure person-centred practice, preparation for adulthood, and effective pathways for post-16 education and training.

Job description

Are you an experienced SEND professional ready to take the next step in your career? We are looking for a Senior EHCP Case Officer to help lead the delivery of high-quality, legally compliant Education, Health and Care Plans for children and young people aged 0–25. This senior role will have lead responsibility for the Post-16 cohort and therefore requires the specialist skills, knowledge and experience needed to support effective preparation for adulthood, post-16 education and training pathways, transition planning and complex placement decisions. Supporting the EHCP Team Manager, you will oversee statutory assessment and review activity within a designated area, manage a caseload, line manage EHCP Case Officers and help ensure that statutory timescales are met. You will play a key role in quality assurance, multi-agency auditing, SEND decision-making panels and the resolution of complaints, mediation and Tribunal matters. Working collaboratively with children, young people, families and partner agencies, you will champion person-centred practice and co-production while helping the Local Authority secure the best possible outcomes and make effective use of public resources.

37 Hours and Permanent.

Please see attached documents for further information.

Attached documents

• Advert.pdf
• Person Specification.pdf
• Job Description.pdf