Senior EHC Co-ordinator

Hillingdon Council; City Of London; Híbrido; GBP 48 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible Working Hours

36 Hour Week

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Cycle to Work

Local Government Pension Scheme

Perkbox Benefits

Mental Health Support and Counselling

Resumo da oferta

Hillingdon Council is seeking a Senior EHC Co-ordinator to lead the SEND service for children and young people aged 0-25. You will manage complex EHC caseloads, support colleagues, and contribute to service development within a statutory framework.

You will supervise EHC Co-ordinators, chair multi-agency meetings, and ensure timely assessments and annual reviews. Hybrid working with school visits and travel are part of the role.

Qualificações

• Significant experience working with children and young people with SEND and their families.
• Extensive knowledge of SEND legislation, including the Children and Families Act and SEND Code of Practice.
• Experience managing complex SEND casework within statutory frameworks.
• Experience chairing multi-agency meetings and coordinating person-centred planning.

Responsabilidades

• Provide supervision and professional support to EHC Co-ordinators and SEND Review Officers.
• Coordinate Education, Health and Care needs assessments and annual reviews within statutory timescales.
• Act as the key point of contact for children, young people and their families throughout the EHC process.
• Facilitate and chair multi-agency meetings to support planning and decision-making.
• Draft and quality assure high-quality, outcome-focused EHC Plans.
• Coordinate services and professionals around children, young people and families.
• Represent the Local Authority at SRP and Special School Intake Panels.
• Coordinate phase transfer arrangements and ensure smooth transitions into adulthood.
• Support mediation, conciliation and SEND Tribunal processes, including preparing Local Authority responses.
• Make recommendations regarding resources and personal budgets through appropriate decision-making processes.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with SEND legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Contribute to service development and SEND policy implementation.
• Deputise for the SEND Team Manager when required.

Conhecimentos

SEND legislation knowledge

Case management

Supervision of staff

Multi-agency collaboration

Decision making under statutory

Communication and influencing

Partnership working

Formação académica

Degree level or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the role: Lead Positive Outcomes for Children and Young People with SEND

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you have the experience and leadership skills to support complex casework, guide colleagues, and help shape high-quality SEND services?

Hillingdon Council is looking for a Senior EHC Co-ordinator to join our SEND Service. This is an exciting opportunity to take a lead role within a busy and ambitious team, supporting children and young people aged 0-25 with SEND while contributing to service development and continuous improvement.

As a Senior EHC Co-ordinator, you will manage a complex caseload of children and young people undergoing Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessments or with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), whilst supporting EHC Co-ordinators within the team. You will act as a key point of contact for families and professionals, coordinate statutory processes and annual reviews, represent the Local Authority at panels where required, and support effective transitions throughout a child or young person's educational journey.

In addition, you will play a key leadership role within the SEND Team, providing casework supervision to EHC Co-ordinators, line management support to SEND Review Officers, and deputising for the SEND Team Manager when required.

About You

Hillingdon Council is committed to delivering excellent services for children and young people with SEND and their families. As we continue to develop and improve our SEND provision, we are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable professional who can lead by example, manage complex cases, and support colleagues to achieve positive outcomes.

You will be organised, solution-focused and resilient, with a strong understanding of SEND legislation and a commitment to person-centred practice. You will be confident working with families, schools, health partners and social care professionals, and able to make sound decisions within a statutory framework.

You Will

• Provide supervision and professional support to EHC Co-ordinators and SEND Review Officers.
• Coordinate Education, Health and Care needs assessments and annual reviews within statutory timescales.
• Act as the key point of contact for children, young people and their families throughout the EHC process.
• Facilitate and chair multi-agency meetings to support effective planning and decision-making.
• Draft and quality assure high-quality, outcome-focused Education, Health and Care Plans.
• Coordinate services and professionals around children, young people and families.
• Represent the Local Authority at SRP and Special School Intake Panels.
• Coordinate phase transfer arrangements and ensure smooth transitions between educational settings and into adulthood.
• Support mediation, conciliation and SEND Tribunal processes, including preparing Local Authority responses and coordinating witnesses.
• Make recommendations regarding resources and personal budgets through appropriate decision-making processes.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with SEND legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding procedures.
• Contribute to service development, performance improvement and the implementation of SEND policy and practice.
• Deputise for the SEND Team Manager when required.

You Will Have

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience working with children and young people with SEND and their families.
• Extensive knowledge of SEND legislation, including the Children and Families Act, SEND Code of Practice, Equality Act and related statutory guidance.
• Experience managing complex SEND casework within statutory frameworks.
• Experience working in partnership with education, health and social care professionals.
• Experience chairing multi-agency meetings and facilitating person-centred planning.
• Experience writing Education, Health and Care Plans and other complex SEND documents.
• Strong communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of educational settings, SEND provision and funding arrangements.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of service delivery.
• Experience supporting colleagues through supervision, mentoring or management responsibilities.

Why Join Hillingdon?

At Hillingdon, we're committed to ensuring children and young people with SEND receive the right support at the right time to help them achieve their full potential. You'll join a supportive and collaborative service that values professional development, innovation and continuous improvement while making a meaningful difference to the lives of local families.

Our values of Respect, Collaboration, Efficiency, Integrity and Openness underpin everything we do.

Additional Information

• Line management responsibility for SEND Review Officers.
• Casework supervision of EHC Co-ordinators.
• Deputising responsibilities for the SEND Team Manager when required.

This is a hybrid role, and you will be expected to attend the office approximately two days per week.

The role also involves regular visits to schools and educational settings across the borough. Therefore, access to a car or another reliable method of travel is essential.

Join Hillingdon Council and help us continue putting children, young people and families at the heart of everything we do.

About us

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

Here's a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:

• Flexible Working Hours - We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week - Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement - increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure - Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
• Cycle to Work - Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
• Local Government Pension Scheme - access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Perkbox Benefits - Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Perkbox Benefits.
• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services - Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
• Travel Support - Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.
• Trade Union Membership - The Council recognises UNISON, Unite, AEP and GMB and supports employees' freedom of choice in relation to trade union membership.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Recruitment Information

Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a 'per application' basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

• Enhanced DBS Check
• Qualifications Check
• 5 years of Referencing

Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early.