Description
We're excited to be recruiting EHCP (Education, Health, and Care Plan) Coordination Officers to join our fantastic Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service.
The starting salary for this position is £36,873 per annum based on a 36-hour working week.
This role is open to hybrid working. As a team we split our time between working from home and collaborating together in the office, for a minimum of two days per week. We also aim for visits to schools and settings to take place on a regular basis, as we continue to build upon our collaborative working.
Rewards and Benefits
1. 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
2. Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
3. An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
4. Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
5. Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
6. A generous local government salary related pension
7. Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
8. 2 paid volunteering days per year
9. Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
Join our SEND Service – Make a Real Difference
We're looking for compassionate, knowledgeable, and proactive individuals who can build trusted relationships and communicate clearly. Our young people want adults who listen, explain things honestly, and keep them at the centre of every decision. Parents and carers value empathy, strong organisational skills, and a deep understanding of SEND legislation and diverse needs. Schools need consistent, accessible professionals who are experts in SEND and can guide them through the system with clarity and confidence. If you're committed to collaboration, advocacy, and making things happen, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
At Surrey Local Authority, we're committed to providing excellent support for children and young people with SEND. Our SEND services work together to deliver timely, effective support that leads to positive outcomes. We focus on building strong, respectful relationships with families, schools, and partner organisations, with relational and restorative working practices underpinning all our work.
As an EHCP Coordination Officer, you'll be part of a busy area SEND team, primarily focused on managing the statutory annual review process. You'll work directly with families, using a person-centred approach to maintain and update Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). You'll coordinate input from Education, Health, and Care services to ensure each child receives the right support for their needs. You'll also advise schools and other settings, helping to ensure EHCPs are clear, accurate, and high quality. Reflective practice and continuous improvement are key to this role, and you'll be part of a team that puts the child at the centre of everything we do.
We're looking for people who:
10. Communicate clearly and confidently, both in writing and in person
11. Are well-organised and able to manage deadlines
12. Are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
13. Work well with others and build strong relationships
14. Use feedback and data to improve the quality of their work
This is a challenging role but, by working in close collaboration with children's Social Care, Health, parents/carers and families, as well as schools, your impact will help us to achieve the best outcomes for the children we support.
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting, your CV and personal statement will need to clearly evidence the following:
15. Educated to A-level standard or equivalent, with demonstrable experience and understanding of SEND, including the SEND Code of Practice and the Children and Families Act 2014
16. Strong understanding of Surrey's SEND policies and practices, alongside national SEND guidance and legislation
17. Familiarity with Surrey County Council's Local Offer and the provision across mainstream and special schools, or a willingness to develop this knowledge
18. Knowledge of evidence-based interventions and the ability to clearly articulate recommendations in written reports
19. Proven ability to write and amend EHCPs, and present cases to a multi-disciplinary panel when required
20. Experience of working collaboratively with children, young people, and families to ensure their views are actively heard and applied
21. Extensive experience supporting vulnerable children and young people, particularly those with SEND
22. Competence in a range of IT tools including MS Office and database management systems
The role involves working in, and visiting, venues across the locality to build professional working relationships, therefore you will need to have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role.
Contact Us
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 14th September with interviews to follow.
This role requires a valid Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.
Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.
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Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:
23. The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
24. The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.
We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
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