3 Months Contract with a Local Authority

Summary

This role involves managing a caseload of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), coordinating statutory Education, Health, and Care (EHC) assessments and plans. The position is crucial for ensuring a person-centered approach, working collaboratively with families, professionals, and educational settings to secure positive outcomes and smooth transitions for children and young people.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of children and young people undergoing EHC assessments or with existing EHCPs, ensuring statutory deadlines are met.
Co-produce outcome-focused EHCPs in collaboration with families, professionals, and educational settings.
Lead and attend multi-agency meetings, including annual reviews, co-production meetings, and transition planning.
Provide expert advice to schools, settings, and families on SEND pathways, statutory processes, and best practices.

Experience

Experience working within a Local Authority SEND team or in an educational setting supporting children with SEND (e.g., SENCo, teacher, social worker).
Proven track record of managing statutory SEND processes and multi-agency collaboration.
Experience in chairing meetings and drafting EHCPs.
Familiarity with safeguarding procedures and working with vulnerable children and families.

Qualification

Social Work qualification (e.g., DipSW, BA/BSc in Social Work) and registration with Social Work England.
Knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice.

Additional Information

Working hours: 36 hours per week
Enhanced DBS is required.
Location: Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1AS, United Kingdom

The role closes on 10th October 2025, apply ASAP.

EHCP Coordinator