Senior SEND Caseworker — Hybrid, Flexible Working

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced Senior SEND Caseworker to lead the Education and Inclusion Service. You will supervise a team of SEND Caseworkers and ensure high-quality preparation of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) in line with the Children and Families Act 2014.

You will deputise for the SEND Team Manager and contribute to continuous service improvement, with a focus on timely, compliant casework and strong collaboration with families and partners.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of statutory SEND casework.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills within SEND teams.
• Experience delivering Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) to high standards.
• Ability to deputise for the SEND Team Manager and drive service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a group of SEND Caseworkers to ensure timely, compliant casework.
• Oversee quality assurance of EHCPs and statutory processes.
• Manage complex caseloads and act as escalation point for disputes and complaints.
• Support service development through supervision, training and performance management.
• Collaborate with families, children and multi-agency partners to meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Casework

Job description

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced Senior SEND Caseworker to lead the Education and Inclusion Service. You will supervise a team of SEND Caseworkers and ensure high-quality preparation of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) in line with the Children and Families Act 2014.

You will deputise for the SEND Team Manager and contribute to continuous service improvement, with a focus on timely, compliant casework and strong collaboration with families and partners.