Job Details: Job Reference: HCC623406 Salary Range: £33,178 - £36,369 per annum, plus Market Supplement of £3,000 per annum (subject to review) plus additional retention payments Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid working) Hours per week: 37 Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 4 March 2026 Please note applications will be reviewed once submitted, therefore this advert may close early depending on volumes of applications received. This is a full time position, 37 hours per week over 5 days Monday – Friday. The Role: Our Special Educational Needs (SEN) EHC Coordinators play a vital role, supporting children, young people and their families. We are looking for professionals to join our team supporting the co-ordination and management of Education, Health and Care (EHC) Assessments and plans for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Hampshire County Council’s Children’s Service is very highly regarded nationally and rated Outstanding by Ofsted. In this role you will be liaising with a range of professionals, families and young people to ensure special educational provision is in place to support young people. However, you will not be directly working in education settings with young people with SEN. We want to help you strive to be the best you can be, and to enjoy serving Hampshire with purpose and pride. This role includes £1,500 Recruitment and Retention payment (terms apply). In addition to uploading your CV, please ensure that you explain your experience or transferable skills related to the role profile and person specification in your personal statement/cover letter on the application form. If you do not complete this then your application will not be considered. What you’ll do: As a good all-round communicator, you will join a supportive Casework Team where you will be trained, supported and nurtured to develop and succeed. This is a challenging, responsible and interesting role within a very busy working environment. You will have a sensitive approach to the requirements of children and young people with SEN and their families so will need to be confident in building relationships with families, colleagues and stakeholders. With good IT and written communication skills, you should be able to provide a summary of from a range of complex information and support decision making within statutory timescales. What we’re looking for: Ideally you will have experience of Special Educational Needs (SEN) statutory processes. We are also interested to hear from candidates with a background in SEN education/social care/health/careers advice, who can manage multiple stakeholders whilst following procedure, to deliver effective outcomes. Why join us? We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace, where talent is truly recognised and developed. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of and where you are empowered to be your best and believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles. If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch! To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our benefits package. Additional Information: EHC Coordinator Candidate Pack Vetting Requirements: This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview. Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: Tracy Mckenna, SEN Training and Development Officer on tracy.mckenna@hants.gov.uk Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.