SEND Caseworker

Cheshire East Council; United States; Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

34 days annual leave

Hybrid/remote working where possible

Salary sacrifice green car scheme

White goods salary sacrifice

Enhanced public pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Cheshire East Council seeks a dedicated SEND professional to manage a caseload of children and young people, developing and maintaining EHCPs across the Local Authority. You will collaborate with families, schools and professionals to secure the right support for each individual to thrive.

The role involves attending annual reviews, sourcing placements with providers, and delivering high-quality statutory assessments to make a real difference in children’s lives.

Qualifications

• Passionate about inclusion and ensuring every child and young person can thrive.
• Proactive, resilient, and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people.
• Highly organised and compassionate, with a strong commitment to supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Good understanding of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build positive relationships with families, schools, and professionals.
• Empathetic and solution-focused, with the ability to manage sensitive conversations effectively.
• Able to manage a varied caseload, prioritise workload, and meet statutory deadlines.
• Understanding of person-centred approaches and co-production.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and young people, working with families, schools and professionals to ensure appropriate support.
• Develop and maintain Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) across the Local Authority for SEND.
• Attend annual reviews and amend plans as required.
• Liaise with childcare, education or vocational providers to source suitable placements.
• Contribute to high-quality statutory assessments and EHCP development.

Job description

You will manage a caseload of children and young people, working closely with families, schools, and professionals to ensure the right support is in place for every individual to thrive. You will be required to development and maintain Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) across the Local Authority for Children with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Maintaining a caseload of children with EHCPs and attend annual reviews to amend plans as required. Liaise with providers of childcare, education or vocational provision to source appropriate placements for children and young people with EHCP. This is just a snapshot of some of the exciting things you'll be doing in the role, to find out more about the other key responsibilities of the role please view the attached job description. We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate professional to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across the Local Authority. In this rewarding role, you will play a vital part in delivering high-quality statutory assessments and developing impactful Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) that truly make a difference.

• Passionate about inclusion and ensuring every child and young person can thrive.
• Proactive, resilient, and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people.
• Highly organised and compassionate, with a strong commitment to supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Good understanding of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build positive relationships with families, schools, and professionals.
• Empathetic and solution-focused, with the ability to manage sensitive conversations effectively.
• Able to manage a varied caseload, prioritise workload, and meet statutory deadlines.
• Understanding of person-centred approaches and co-production.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

At Cheshire East Council we are resident, and partner focused with a vision to enable prosperity and wellbeing for all. People really are at the heart of everything we do and that starts with our incredible workforce. We promote a culture of high performance where people can aspire, thrive and flourish, where we stride to deliver best value in everything we do. For us, success isn't just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it together. We promote curiosity, excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. We are values led and committed to wellbeing and inclusion for all, where our employees co-created our values of drive, integrity, respect and collaboration which inform all that we do. We are proud to work for Cheshire East Council and believe you would be too! Join us on a meaningful journey in Children's Social Care at Cheshire East Council We're on a meaningful journey in Children's Social Care and we'd love for you to be part of it. Joining us means becoming part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that's passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Everything we do is about putting them first, helping them grow, thrive and reach their full potential so they can build brighter futures. If this sounds like the kind of impact you want to make, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Come and join us in shaping positive change for our young people. To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.

What we offer in return:

• A competitive salary - Between £40,444 per annum - £43,149 per annum (CEC NJC - Grade 9) with guaranteed yearly pay increases!
• Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
• Purchase of annual leave - Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexitime and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better!
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There're no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life's challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
• Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
• Off-Peak Racket Sports
• Athletics Tracks
• Sauna/Steam/Spa