EHC Coordinator
Location: Meadow House, Littleworth, Mansfield, NG182TB
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 3+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay rate: £ 17.29 per hour
Job Ref: OR12487
Responsibilities
* EHC Plan Development:
* Construct and develop education, health, and care plans based on approved assessments, ensuring that children and young people (CYP) with an EHCP have suitable provision in place with appropriate monitoring and accountability.
* Ensure plans align with the aspirations of the service user and legal requirements.
* EHC Plan Amendments and Reviews:
* Draft and amend EHC Plans to maintain accuracy and effectiveness.
* Coordinate annual reviews and monitor service user progress.
* Facilitate transitional reviews when a child or young person is transferring from one stage of education to another.
* Statutory Decision-Making:
* Apply the legal test for statutory assessment under Section 36 of the Children and Families Act 2014, based on evidence submitted with EHC Needs Assessment requests.
* Make Stage 1 & Stage 2 decisions regarding whether to initiate an EHC Needs Assessment.
* Clearly communicate decisions to families and professionals, ensuring reasons are evidence-based and outcomes are explained in accessible ways.
* Facilitate 'next steps' meetings for children not progressing to statutory assessment, ensuring a clear action plan is in place.
* Family and Service User Support:
* Provide guidance and advice to service users and carers regarding EHC plans.
* Act as a point of contact for parents, guardians, and young people.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with children, young people, and families using a strength-based approach.
* Multi-Agency Coordination:
* Work collaboratively with health, education, and social care professionals to ensure comprehensive service delivery.
* Liaise with service providers to support the development and implementation of appropriate provisions.
* Engage with legal services as required.
* Analyse and triangulate evidence from education, health, and social care professionals, settings, and families to inform decision-making.
* Challenge incomplete or insufficient requests to ensure statutory compliance and drive-up quality of submissions.
* Compliance and Record-Keeping:
* Ensure all records are maintained in compliance with council policies and statutory requirements.
* Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation of case progress and decisions.
* Funding and Resource Allocation:
* Identify required support services and request funding where appropriate.
* Ensure budgeted resources align with the assessed needs of the service user.
* Make recommendations on high-cost packages and provision changes, ensuring value for money and alignment with commissioned services.
* Present cases at funding panels and contribute to placement decisions based on assessed needs.
* Team Support and Development:
* Provide day-to-day guidance to colleagues and contribute to team improvement.
* Support the implementation of service improvements and best practices.
* General Duties:
* Demonstrate awareness of equal opportunities and safeguarding principles.
* Undertake additional responsibilities as required in line with the role.
Person Specification
* Strong understanding of the statutory framework for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
* Experience in developing and reviewing EHC Plans.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with families and professionals.
* Ability to analyze and interpret complex information and evidence from various sources.
* Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multi-agency environment.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and priorities effectively.
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
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Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: £17.29 per hour
Expected hours: 37 per week
Experience:
* EHC Coordinator : 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person