Description Education, Health & Care Plan Assistant Scale 5: £ 33,291pa rising in annual increments to £34,779 incl. LW Permanent/Full time/Hybrid Lambeth Local Authority is looking to recruit an Education, Health & Care Plan Assistant to join a friendly and supportive team to deliver an exceptional service in the execution of the Local Authority’s SEN statutory responsibilities as set out in the Children and Families Act 2014. Lambeth’s cooperative structure aims to strengthen the involvement of local people in the services they receive in partnership with all local providers. Therefore, the Borough has a key responsibility to ensure that there is good quality support for all its learners, parents /carers. About the role The Education, Health & Care Plan Assistant is responsible for supporting the effective and timely coordination of annual reviews for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) across the 0–25 age range. This includes maintaining accurate administrative records, liaising with schools and other stakeholders to ensure annual reviews are scheduled and completed within statutory timescales, and ensuring transitional reviews are prioritised to meet legal deadlines. The postholder will also act as a first point of contact for EHCP-related queries, support data monitoring, and contribute to the smooth running of the SEN Service by upholding statutory duties and promoting a person-centred, outcome-focused approach. About you You will: Support the annual review cycle of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHC). Guide settings and parents to the right provision at SEN Support level. Directing them to the Local Offer to find more information on the services available. Liaise with all educational settings to advise on best practice around reviews and changing needs. Act the first point of contact for EHCP related queries and to offer advice and support relating to applications for assessment of SEN. Provide excellent customer service and be empathic to the needs of a vulnerable client group. Implement the Council’s Equal Opportunities policies and to work actively to overcome discrimination on the grounds of race, sex, disability, sexuality or status in the Council’s service. To take responsibility appropriate to the post for tackling racism and promoting good race, ethnic and community relations. Carry out the duties of the post in accordance with the Data Protection Act, the Computer Misuse Act, the Health and Safety at Work Act, and other relevant legislation, as well as the Council Policies and Procedures, Standing Orders and Financial Regulations. You will work with key partners including parent carers, children and young people, colleagues in Lambeth Council, SENCOs of local schools including academies and free schools. At this level, you will need: Excellent organisational and communication skills A strong commitment to customer care and supporting vulnerable children and families Ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines Knowledge of EHCP processes and statutory duties For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: JD and Person Specification About Us: It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. About the Borough: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. Why Lambeth: · Fantastic, modern working environment in the award-winning Lambeth Town Hall and Civic Centre buildings · Competitive Salaries · Up to 35 days annual leave, dependent upon continuous service · 5 Minutes from London Underground and excellent transport links into the centre of London · Hybrid/Flexible working · Cycle to Work Scheme (including City Bike Hire scheme) · Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme · Discounts at local restaurants. · Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms If you are interested in the role and would like to find out more details, please contact Karen Nugent, SEN Operations Manager, KNugent@lambeth.gov.uk Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs. In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check from the Fraud Prevention organisation. Further information can be found here - https://www.cifas.org.uk/. How to Apply Please note we operate an anonymised application process. If you are uploading your CV or a personal statement, please remove your personal details and replace these with your unique candidate application number. Interested? Click the apply button and complete an on-line application form, clearly evidencing in the supporting statement field how you meet the criteria marked with an ‘A’ at shortlist stage. Closing date for applications : 21st August at midnight