Overview
Join to apply for the Education Health Care Needs Assessment Officers (EHCNA Officers) role at Surrey County Council. We’re recruiting to strengthen our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service as part of an ongoing restructuring. The starting salary is £30,647 per annum (36-hour week). The role supports hybrid working with a minimum of two days in the office each week; the office base is Victoria Gate in Woking. The role involves visits to schools and settings across Surrey to support collaborative working.
Responsibilities
* Manage casework related to the 20-week EHC Needs Assessment process, engaging with families and education providers to facilitate informed discussions
* Coordinate input from Education, Health, and Care services to ensure each child receives appropriate support
* Draft EHCPs that are clear, accurate, and high quality
* Apply a person-centred approach and contribute to reflective practice and continuous improvement within the team
* Collaborate with children’s Social Care, Health, parents/carers, families, schools and partner organisations to achieve positive outcomes
Qualifications and Requirements
* Educated to A-level or equivalent, with training or experience in SEND, including the Code of Practice and Children and Families Act 2014
* Good knowledge of Surrey’s SEND policies, national guidance, and legislation
* Familiarity with Surrey County Council’s Local Offer and school provisions, or willingness to learn
* Ability to draft EHC Plans and articulate recommendations from written reports
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
* Experience of working collaboratively with children, young people, and families
* Awareness of the impact of SEND on vulnerable children and young people
* Competence in IT tools including MS Office and database management
Shortlisting Criteria
* Two-way travel across Surrey to meet the demands of the role
* Demonstrated ability to meet statutory deadlines and manage multiple tasks
Benefits
* 26 days’ holiday (pro rata for part-time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 31 days after 5 years’ service
* Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
* Extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Up to 5 days of carer’s leave per year
* Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
* Local government salary-related pension
* Lifestyle discounts (gym, travel, shopping, etc.)
* 2 paid volunteering days per year
* Learning and development resources
Contact and Other Information
Please contact Deborah Degnan via email at Deborah.Degnan@surreycc.gov.uk for informal discussions or questions about the role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 14 September. This role requires a valid Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR): Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation to implement devolution and move to new unitary councils from April 2027. This role will transfer with terms and conditions intact to one of the new units.
We are an inclusive and diverse employer and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, with a guaranteed interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and have disclosed a disability.
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