Senior SEN Caseworker: EHCP Lead & Team Support

Salford-Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Salford City Council is seeking a senior SEN caseworker to lead a small team of SEN caseworkers. You will oversee the assessment, drafting and amendment of Education, Health and Care Plans, and manage the placement and review of children and young people aged 0-25 with SEND.

The role involves ensuring high-quality EHCPs meet statutory duties under the 2014 Act, the 2015 Code of Practice, and the Equality Act.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working with children/young people with SEND and their families.
• Knowledge of SEND code of practice and relevant legislation (Children and Families Act 2014; SEND Code of Practice 2015; Equality Act 2010).
• Experience supporting a team and coordinating casework processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of EHCP assessment, drafting and amendments.
• Manage placement and review of children and young people (0-25) with SEND.
• Support staff through induction and training, run casework meetings and 1:1s.
• Coordinate year group planning, annual reviews and transitions as required.

Skills

SEND experience

Case management

Stakeholder liaison

Team supervision

Job description

Salford City Council is seeking a senior SEN caseworker to lead a small team of SEN caseworkers. You will oversee the assessment, drafting and amendment of Education, Health and Care Plans, and manage the placement and review of children and young people aged 0-25 with SEND.

The role involves ensuring high-quality EHCPs meet statutory duties under the 2014 Act, the 2015 Code of Practice, and the Equality Act.