Assessment Officer (EHC Coordinator) Medway Council – Education & SEND Division Salary: £31,283 Location: Gun Wharf, with travel across Medway Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused role where every day brings a new opportunity to make a difference? The Role As an Assessment Officer (EHC Coordinator), you’ll be at the heart of Medway’s SEND Assessment Hub. You’ll lead on coordinating high-quality Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessments and crafting clear, outcome-focused EHC Plans that truly reflect the aspirations and needs of each child or young person. This is a role where attention to detail meets compassion, where collaboration drives better outcomes, and where your work directly shapes a child’s future. What You’ll Be Doing Developing accurate, high-quality EHC Plans based on multi-agency assessments. Driving the statutory 20-week process, ensuring timelines and legal duties are met. Supporting families, acting as a trusted first point of contact during the assessment journey. Coordinating professional advice from across education, health and social care. Ensuring rigorous data management, maintaining clear, transparent communication with all stakeholders. Championing Medway’s values, promoting inclusion, safeguarding and positive outcomes f...