Ehc assessment and review officer

Job Description

Our client Leeds city council is looking for an EHC Assessment and Review Officer to join their assessment team.

Can be FULLY REMOTE or Hybrid

Job purpose & context:

Responsible for SEN casework and the effective administration of statutory assessment and review processes under the Education Act 1996, the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Regulations 2014. Work collaboratively with the service and partners to monitor provision and outcomes for children with SEN, improve the quality of EHC plans, and ensure work is completed within statutory timescales.

Accountabilities:

• Support the Casework Officer (CO) with managing a caseload of children and young people, ensuring coordinated, child-centred assessments and clear communication with families and professionals.
• Make informed decisions on casework, including speaking with families about complex or challenging cases and offering practical solutions.
• Work directly with parents and young people during statutory assessments so they understand the process, their rights, and how to express their views.
• Support the timely completion of statutory assessments and annual reviews, including drafting documentation and ensuring all work meets statutory deadlines.
• Maintain close liaison with education, health, and social care professionals involved in assessments and provide updates on case progress.
• Attend and, where needed, chair annual reviews and multi-agency meetings on behalf of the Local Authority.
• Assist COs in advising families on appropriate educational provision and placements, including negotiations about support, funding, Tribunal-related matters, exclusions, admissions, attendance, and follow up with appropriate actions.

• Uphold Council Values and comply with policies on Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity, and Health & Safety.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.