SEND Caseworker – Liverpool Location: Liverpool Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time) Hourly Rate: £40.88 per hour Working Arrangements: Approx. 2 days per week on site Start Date: Immediate start Pertemps are currently recruiting for an experienced SEND Caseworker to join a local authority in Liverpool. This is a full-time position offering a competitive rate and hybrid working. Main Duties and Responsibilities Support settings, schools, services and families in applying the graduated approach to meeting the needs of pupils with SEND. Co-ordinate the statutory assessment process for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. Review and monitor pupil progress against agreed outcomes. Support schools and settings in meeting the needs of pupils with SEND by developing strong working relationships and offering advice and guidance to SENCos and Head Teachers. Work closely with internal colleagues including SENISS, Occupational Therapy, Educational Psychology and other services, including Children’s and Adult Social Care and Health, to ensure a multi-agency approach to identifying and meeting need. Manage the Education, Health and Care (EHC) planning process from assessment through to placement and review for a designated group of schools and settings. Ensure all statutory timescales are met in relation to the drafting and issuing of EHC Plans. Ensure parents/carers and children and young people are at the centre of all planning and review processes. Attend annual reviews for particularly vulnerable pupils, including Looked After Children, Continuing Care cases and pupils at risk of exclusion, where appropriate. Promote maintained placements within Liverpool wherever possible and ensure every effort is made to support children and young people within the city. Person Specification Recent experience working within an educational or Children’s Services environment, ideally as a SEND Caseworker or SEND Officer. In-depth knowledge and practical experience of the Children and Families Act 2014 and associated legislation, including SEND Tribunal (SENDIST) regulations. Why work through Pertemps? By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from: A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support A simple online registration process Attractive referral schemes and incentives Ongoing compliance fully managed for you Prompt and reliable payroll …and much more! To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on 07471 306880 or email Freya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk.