Job Title: Interim Senior SEND Caseworker Contract: Temporary – 3 Months Initially Rate: £320 to £340 Per Day Umbrella Location: Northwest England, Merseyside (2 days a week in office) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior SEND Caseworker to join a local authority SEND service on an interim basis. The post holder will manage a complex caseload of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) while also providing professional oversight, guidance and support to SEND Caseworkers to ensure statutory compliance and high-quality practice across the service. Key Responsibilities Manage a complex and high-priority caseload of EHCPs in line with statutory requirements Lead on new EHC needs assessments, including complex cases and tribunal-related work Oversee and quality assure annual reviews and EHCP amendments Draft, review and sign off high-quality, legally compliant EHCPs Provide practice guidance, mentoring and case oversight to SEND Caseworkers Support the resolution of complaints, mediations and SEND Tribunal matters Act as a key point of contact for parents/carers, schools and partner agencies in complex cases Ensure statutory timescales and service performance targets are met Contribute to service improvement, audits and policy development Maintain accurate case records and contribute to reporting requirementsEssential Requirements Significant experience working as a SEND Caseworker or Senior SEND C...