SEND Case Officer – Worcestershire Location: Worcestershire Rate: £271 per day Working Arrangements: Fully Remote
Pertemps Social Care is currently recruiting for an experienced SEND Case Officer to join a local authority team in Worcestershire.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), ensuring plans are produced, reviewed and amended within statutory deadlines and in accordance with local authority policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of EHCPs, overseeing case progression and ensuring plans are produced and amended within statutory timescales.
Consult with professionals, educational settings and other relevant stakeholders to support the development and review of EHCPs.
Act as a named point of contact for families, providing clear communication and support throughout the process.
Approve funding up to the E1 level, in line with local authority procedures.
Represent the SEND service and ensure EHCPs continue to meet the needs of children and young people.
Consider transport applications and assess the implications for educational placements in line with Worcestershire County Council's transport policy.
Work collaboratively with families, schools, educational settings and multi-agency professionals to ensure appropriate provision is identified and maintained.
Requirements
Previous experience working as a SEND Case Officer, EHCP Coordinator or in a similar local authority SEND role.
Strong knowledge of EHCP case management, including the production, review and amendment of plans.
Understanding of statutory SEND requirements and deadlines.
Experience working collaboratively with parents, educational settings and multi-agency professionals.
Strong organisational, communication and case management skills.
Why work through Pertemps? By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:
A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
A simple online registration process
Attractive referral schemes and incentives
Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
Prompt and reliable payroll
…and much more!
To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on or email .