Tribunal SEN Caseworker

Connect2Hampshire; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council in Winchester is seeking an experienced Tribunal EHCco to join the team.

You will prepare for and attend SEND Tribunal hearings, acting as the Local Authority's representative in appeals relating to Education, Health and Care Plans. The role requires strong legal knowledge and the ability to manage fast-paced hearings.

The contract is initially 3 months with the possibility of extension, offers a hybrid role, and a day rate of £400 umbrella.

Qualifications

• Must have significant experience representing the Local Authority at Tribunal hearings.
• Strong legal knowledge required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, legally complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and attend SEND Tribunal hearings as the Local Authority's representative.
• Review case papers, liaise with SEN colleagues, schools, legal representatives and partner agencies, prepare witnesses and develop hearing strategies.
• Represent the Local Authority at hearings and provide learning from outcomes to support service improvement.

Skills

Tribunal representation

Job description

Hampshire County Council are looking for an experience Tribunal EHCco for their team in Winchester.

Day rate : £400 umbrella

3 month contract initially - possible extension

Hybrid role

Must have significant experience in representing the Local Authority at Tribunal hearings, as well as excellent legal knowledge.

• The Tribunal Officer's primary focus is the preparation for and attendance at SEND Tribunal hearings, acting as the Local Authority's representative in appeals relating to Education, Health and Care Plans. Day to day, the role involves reviewing case papers and evidence, liaising with SEN colleagues, schools, legal representatives and partner agencies, preparing witnesses, developing hearing strategies and representing the Local Authority at hearings.

• The post holder will provide advice and support on Tribunal processes and evidential requirements, help resolve disputes where appropriate, and share learning from Tribunal outcomes to support service improvement.

• The role requires strong case management, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work confidently in a legal and often fast-paced environment.