EHCP Coordinator

EHCP Coordinator SEND Casework Team – All Age Disability (0–25) Service
Worcestershire County Council – Children’s Services
Location: County Hall, Worcester (with flexible & agile working)

Worcestershire County Council is seeking an experienced and motivated EHCP Coordinator to join its SEND Casework Team, supporting children and young people aged 0–25 with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).

About Children’s Services in Worcestershire Children’s Services delivers children’s social care, education, SEND, early help and fostering services across the County.

Our Vision:
For Worcestershire to be a wonderful place for all children and young people to grow up.

Our Mission:
To support children and young people to be happy, healthy and safe.

Our Values:

• Children at our heart
  
  
• Valuing family life
  
  
• Good education for all
  
  
• Protection from harm
  
  

About the SEND Casework Team The SEND Casework Team supports over 7,500 children and young people with SEND to achieve positive educational outcomes. EHCP Coordinators play a vital role in coordinating, writing, implementing, monitoring and amending Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice.

You will work closely with families, schools, health professionals and social care colleagues to ensure children and young people receive the right support and experience smooth transitions through different phases of education.

The Role As an EHCP Coordinator, you will:

• Manage a caseload of EHCPs and act as the named Local Authority contact for families
  
  
• Produce high-quality, child-centred EHCPs within statutory timescales
  
  
• Coordinate multi-agency advice and consultations
  
  
• Prepare for and attend EHCP-related meetings and panels
  
  
• Amend and review EHCPs to ensure provision remains appropriate
  
  
• Approve funding up to E1 level and consider transport implications
  
  
• Build strong, professional relationships with families, schools and partner agencies
  
  
• Ensure all case recording and documentation is accurate and up to date
  
  
• Support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes and prepare for adulthood
  
  

What We’re Looking For Essential:

• Degree-level qualification in teaching, social care, childcare, psychology, or equivalent experience
  
  
• Significant experience working with children and young people with SEND
  
  
• Strong working knowledge of SEND legislation and the SEND Code of Practice
  
  
• Experience of working with families, schools and multi-agency partners
  
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
  
• Ability to manage competing priorities and statutory deadlines
  
  
• Commitment to inclusive practice and safeguarding
  
  

Desirable:

• Experience working within a Local Authority SEND service
  
  
• Direct experience supporting children with SEND in education settings
  
  
• Evidence of continued professional development in a SEND or educational environment
  
  

Working Arrangements

• 35 hours per week
  
  
• Flexibility required, with occasional work outside core office hours
  
  
• Ability to travel across Worcestershire
  
  

Our Commitment to Staff Worcestershire County Council offers:

• Flexible and agile working arrangements
  
  
• Regular supervision and 1:1 support
  
  
• Comprehensive wellbeing offer, including wellbeing days and mental health support
  
  
• Access to training and career development opportunities
  
  
• A supportive, solution-focused team culture
  
  

Safeguarding This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and is classed as regulated activity involving children and young people.

How to Apply To apply or request further information, please contact:

? john.deane@servicecare.org.uk

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