EHCP Plan Coordinator - Reed : Job Details

EHCP Plan Coordinator(SEND)

• Daily Rate: £250
• Location: [Please specify location]
• Job Type: [Please specify job type, e.g., full-time, contract]

We are seeking an experienced Special Educational Needs (SEN) Case Worker to manage a caseload of approximately 200, focusing on overseeing annual reviews, carrying out assessments, and writing plans. This role involves implementing statutory duties as outlined in relevant legislation on behalf of the Local Authority concerning Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).

Day-to-day of the role:

• Implement, maintain, and review all statutory procedures as set out in the Code of Practice and Regulations.
• Work collaboratively with parents/carers, children, and young people to ensure their views and wishes are integral to the assessment, planning, and review process, and that Plans are co-produced with them.
• Manage the statutory processes for issuing and maintaining Plans within a defined caseload.
• Produce performance management information relevant to the service.
• Prepare casework for statutory panels, tribunals, and appeals as per legal requirements.
• Prepare high-quality and accurate reports and plans that are statutorily compliant.
• Provide a thorough and sensitive service to parents, carers, children, and young people to ensure that their experience of the Education, Health and Care Plan process is positive and professional, including at times when the outcome is at odds with their own hopes and wishes.
• Take responsibility for own caseload, escalating complex cases to the relevant person.
• Engage in own development, updating knowledge and skills relating to national regulations, policies, and procedures to satisfy internal/external demands.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience working across the specialist area of Special Educational Needs and Disability.
• Proven ability to communicate and work effectively with a range of partners and provide advice and guidance to families, professionals, and partners.
• Proficiency in using management information systems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public using a suitable level of fluency in spoken English, in line with the English Language requirement for public sector workers.
• Knowledge and understanding of the services offered to children, young people, and families.

Benefits:

• Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support.
• Secure and user-friendly online timesheet system.
• Self-service portal for managing holiday requests, payslips, and other employment documents.
• Access to free training, discount clubs, healthcare options, and Reed rewards.
• Inclusion in pension schemes, paid holiday schemes, and maternity benefits.
• Opportunities to work with leading UK employers including local authorities, the NHS, and local SMEs.

To apply for this Special Educational Needs Case Worker position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.