JOB TITLE: EHC Coordinator
LOCATION: Ealing, West London, Hybrid working (1 day in office a week)
PAY RATE: £280 per day (umbrella)
START DATE: ASAP
DURATION/Hours: 3-month initial contract/ 35 hours a week
IR35 STATUS: Inside
Role profile:
In this role, you will facilitate the coordination of roles across education, health, and social care, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations in the preparation and review of Education, Health & Care Plans (EHC Plans) in accordance with the Children & Families Act 2014.
Key responsibilities:
Serve as the single point of contact for children, young people with SEND, and their families regarding their EHC Plans.
Coordinate and chair complex meetings with various stakeholders, including parents, professionals, and schools.
Manage a caseload of children and young people with EHCPs, ensuring timely and professional casework.
Monitor placements to ensure the provision in the EHC plan is being met.
Provide advice and support for families, settings, and services on SEND-related matters.
Lead the co-production of comprehensive and clear EHC Plans that reflect the aspirations of the child/young person and their family.
Ensure effective liaison with specialists and make recommendations to senior officers regarding complex cases.
Key performance indicator:
Increase family satisfaction by providing a single point of contact.
Ensure casework is carried out in line with statutory guidance and council policies.
Empower parents and young people, building their confidence, independence, and resilience.
Maintain effective communication with key stakeholders to ensure person-centred approaches and principles.
Adhere to statutory timescales for assessment and annual review.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent knowledge of SEN and current national policy and legislation in relation to SEND.
Ability to work in partnership with children, young people, and their families, particularly those with SEND.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of audiences.
Proven ability to build relationships and engage successfully with the stakeholder community.
Good planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and coordinate workloads.
Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
Qualifications and Experience:
Educated to degree level or above, or equivalent experience.
Relevant professional qualification in early years, social care, health, or education, or equivalent experience.
Experience working in a SEN, education, health, and/or social care service/professional area.
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