1-2 months contract with a local authority

The SEND Case Officer is responsible for the development and maintenance of Education Health and Care Plans from initial application and assessment to the annual review process. They will work with families of children with Special Needs and Disability in a highly person-centered relational approach, and coordinate service provision across education, health, and care to ensure a holistic delivery plan for individual child and family.

Work collaboratively with families, schools, and other key partner agencies for individual children and young people with SEND to ensure they receive appropriate provision that is inline with their holistic needs.
Take a reflective approach to practice in order to drive improvement and work with a team around the child approach.
Manage a case load of children and young people with SEND, acting as a key point of contact and engaging with various stakeholders.
Travel to and attend meetings at education settings across Camden and neighboring boroughs.
Undertake work with due regard to the equitable use of resources and to drive the sustainability of SEND services.

Experience of SEN knowledge and namely Code of Practice and the Children and Families Act 14.
Good knowledge of Camden’s SEND policy and practice, national guidance, and legislation.
Ability to write EHC plans and complete annual reviews in co-production with parents and children/young people, ensuring compliance with the Code of Practice.
Experience in negotiating with schools, colleges, and training providers regarding the placement of children and young people with EHC Plans.
Strong communication and negotiation skills to manage potentially contentious and sensitive situations with a range of partners.
Ability to lead work with Health providers, social care, and other professionals involved in the needs assessment/annual review process.
Proficient in chairing EHC planning meetings or other TACs where appropriate and maintaining effective record-keeping systems.

SEN Case Officer