About the Role
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We are looking to recruit a 12‑month fixed‑term EHC Caseworker who will work on behalf of children, young people and their families in North Northamptonshire, working closely with relevant professionals through statutory SEND processes.
Responsibilities
* Coordinating the collection of the assessment information required to support SEND processes for new requests for assessment and Annual Reviews, producing high‑quality EHCPs and writing and amending EHC plans.
* Liaising with a variety of services, agencies and providers to gather information in order to support the family to make well‑informed choices, including parent support services.
* Working closely with education settings and holding regular meetings with settings and families.
About You
Successful applicants will have experience of working with families, children and young people in a professional capacity. You will need to evidence that you have worked as an effective team member, and have the skills to empathise, mediate and support families with complex processes. You must be able to interpret professional advice and complete written documentation to a high standard.
Refer to the attached person specification for full details of essential and desirable qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities for this role.
Benefits
* A competitive salary
* A pension scheme with a significant contribution on top of your own, providing life cover and ill‑health protection
* Opportunities to develop skills, knowledge and potential within a large unitary council
* Generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs, to help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, and support for active Employee Network Groups
Equality and Diversity
We are a recognised Disability Confident Employer and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. We will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. North Northamptonshire Council has re‑signed the Armed Forces Covenant and holds a silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
Contact
For informal enquiries, please contact Samantha Barrett (EHC Service Manager) via email at samantha.barrett@northnorthants.gov.uk.
Application Deadline
Closing date: 7th November 2025. Shortlisting will take place on 12th November 2025.
Attachments
EHC Caseworker job description and person specification documents are attached.
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