EHCP Case Officer

Rate: £300-£350 per day, depending on experience
Working arrangement: Hybrid, preferably 1 day per week in the office (Midlands-based)
Contract: Interim

We are supporting a local authority with the recruitment of an experienced SEN Case Officer to join their SEND service on an interim basis.The successful candidate will manage a caseload of children and young people aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), taking responsibility for the effective coordination of statutory Education, Health and Care processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and potentially complex caseload of children and young people aged 0-25
• Coordinate statutory Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments, including the preparation, issuing and amendment of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Ensure cases progress within statutory timescales, including the 20-week EHCP assessment process.
• Coordinate annual reviews, amendments and phase transfers, including preparation for adulthood.
• Work closely with parents, carers, schools, educational settings and health and social care professionals.
• Undertake consultations with educational settings and support appropriate placement decisions.
• Manage complex cases, resolving concerns and supporting the early resolution of complaints and disagreements.
• Prepare documentation and evidence for SEND Tribunals, mediation and legal proceedings where required.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to effective case management and quality assurance.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as an SEN Case Officer within a local authority SEND statutory service.
• Strong working knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Regulations 2014 and SEND Code of Practice 2015.
• Demonstrable experience managing complex EHCP caseloads and working to statutory deadlines.
• Experience coordinating EHC needs assessments, annual reviews and phase transfers.
• A good understanding of SEND Tribunal processes, parental rights and local authority statutory duties.
• Strong communication, organisation and case management skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities within a high-volume caseload.
• Experience using local authority SEND case management systems.

Why Apply?

This would suit an experienced SEN/EHCP Case Officer who can quickly pick up an existing caseload and work with a good level of autonomy. The role offers hybrid working with flexibility around office attendance for the right candidate, alongside a day rate of £300-£350 depending on experience.
If you have recent local authority SEND casework experience and are interested in discussing the opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

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