Job Description
3 Months Contract with a Local Authority
Summary
* This role involves managing a caseload of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), coordinating statutory Education, Health, and Care (EHC) assessments and plans. The position is crucial for ensuring a person-centered approach, working collaboratively with families, professionals, and educational settings to secure positive outcomes and smooth transitions for children and young people.
Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of children and young people undergoing EHC assessments or with existing EHCPs, ensuring statutory deadlines are met.
* Co-produce outcome-focused EHCPs in collaboration with families, professionals, and educational settings.
* Lead and attend multi-agency meetings, including annual reviews, co-production meetings, and transition planning.
* Provide expert advice to schools, settings, and families on SEND pathways, statutory processes, and best practices.
Experience
* Experience working within a Local Authority SEND team or in an educational setting supporting children with SEND (e.g., SENCo, teacher, social worker).
* Proven track record of managing statutory SEND processes and multi-agency collaboration.
* Experience in chairing meetings and drafting EHCPs.
* Familiarity with safeguarding procedures and working with vulnerable children and families.
Qualification
* Social Work qualification (e.g., DipSW, BA/BSc in Social Work) and registration with Social Work England.
* Knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice.
Additional Information
* Working hours: 36 hours per week
* Enhanced DBS is required.
* Location: Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1AS, United Kingdom
The role closes on 10th October 2025, apply ASAP.
Requirements
To manage a caseload of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), coordinating statutory Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessments and plans. The role ensures a person-centred approach, working collaboratively with families, professionals, and educational settings to secure positive outcomes and smooth transitions for children and young people