Post 14 Case Officer

Post 14 Case Officer (SEND & Inclusion) 

Are you an experienced Post 14 Case Officer with a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? We are looking for a dedicated professional to join our SEND & Inclusion Service on a short-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference while working within a dynamic and supportive team.

Job Title: Post 14 Case Officer
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: Initially 3 months
Location: Hybrid (Chatham Office + our client Hubs)
Rate: £340 per day (umbrella) (£240 PAYE per day)

Candidate Responsibilities:
As a Post 14 Case Officer, your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the end-to-end process of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and annual reviews for young people aged 14–25 with SEND.
• Ensuring EHCPs are person-centred, compliant with the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice (2015).
• Working collaboratively with young people, families, schools, further education, health professionals, and social care colleagues.
• Supporting the development of personalised, outcome-focused EHCPs that reflect individual needs and aspirations.
• Maintaining accurate case records, monitoring progress, and identifying service improvement opportunities.
• Providing guidance and support to families throughout the EHCP process.

Essential Skills & Requirements:

• Proven experience working with post-14 SEND cases.
• Demonstrable experience managing and maintaining EHCP plans effectively.
• Previous experience within a local authority SEND or Education service.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, attending the Chatham office three days per week (please note temporary location at Pembroke Court, University of Kent Campus, Chatham).

This Post 14 Case Officer role offers an immediate start and an engaging, impactful work environment. If you meet the above requirements and are committed to making a difference for young people with SEND, we'd love to hear from you!