Senior SEND Caseworker — Multi‑Agency Planning (Hybrid)

Lincolnshire County Council; Boston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Discount schemes

Cycle to work

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking a SEND Level 2 Caseworker to manage a defined and complex caseload of children and young people with Education, Health, and Care (EHC) Plans, while coordinating the statutory EHC assessment process within the SEND Code of Practice.

This role involves working with families, professional agencies and the third sector, travelling around the County, and supervising junior staff; a driving licence is required and hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• This role requires a degree or equivalent in a Children's Services related area.
• Significant experience with families, children and young people with complex SEN needs.
• Extensive knowledge of SEND legislation including the Education Act (1996), Children and Family Act (2014), SEN Code of Practice and Equality Act (2010).
• Ability to manage complex multi-faceted issues and take cases from assessment to closure with minimal direction.
• Ability to chair and facilitate a range of meetings and build multi-agency solutions.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service and discretion when handling sensitive cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined, complex caseload of children with EHC Plans.
• Coordinate the statutory EHC assessment process within the SEND Code of Practice.
• Draft and write final EHC plans to meet needs and outcomes.
• Supervise junior staff and liaise with the Legal Team for Tribunals.
• Travel around the County to support families and services.

Skills

Degree in Children's Services

Experience with families and young peo

SEND legislation knowledge

Chair meetings

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Full UK driving licence

Education

Degree or equivalent in a Children's Services related area

Job description

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking a SEND Level 2 Caseworker to manage a defined and complex caseload of children and young people with Education, Health, and Care (EHC) Plans, while coordinating the statutory EHC assessment process within the SEND Code of Practice.

This role involves working with families, professional agencies and the third sector, travelling around the County, and supervising junior staff; a driving licence is required and hybrid working is available.