Education Health Care Needs Assessment Officer, Surrey County Council
We are recruiting Education Health Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) Officers to join our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service. These full‑time, permanent roles are based at Victoria Gate, Woking and operate on a hybrid model, requiring a minimum of two days in the office and regular visits to schools and settings across Surrey.
About the Role
The role supports the newly established county‑wide Education Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessment team. As an EHCNA Officer, you will manage the 20‑week assessment process, coordinate input from education, health and care services, draft effective EHCPs, and facilitate clear, timely statutory deadlines. You will work closely with children’s Social Care, health professionals, parents/carers and schools to deliver person‑centred support and drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage casework related to the 20‑week EHC Needs Assessment process, engaging with families and education providers to facilitate informed discussions.
* Use a person‑centred approach to ensure statutory assessment deadlines are met.
* Coordinate input from Education, Health and Care services to provide the right support for each child.
* Draft EHCPs that are clear, accurate and of high quality.
Qualifications
* A-level or equivalent attainment, with training or experience in SEN, including the Code of Practice and Children and Families Act 2014.
* Good knowledge of Surrey's SEND policies, national guidance and legislation, and awareness of the impact of SEND on vulnerable children and young people.
* Familiarity with Surrey's Local Offer and school provisions, or willingness to learn.
* Knowledge of effective, evidence‑based interventions and the ability to articulate recommendations from written reports, plus the ability to draft EHC Plans.
* Clear and confident communication and customer‑service skills, both written and verbal.
* Strong relationship‑building skills and experience of working collaboratively with children, young people and families.
* Competence in a range of IT tools including MS Office and database management systems.
* A passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.
Application
When applying, please ensure your CV and cover letter evidence the above skills and align with our behaviours. The application will be assessed on the clarity of your experience and commitment to the role.
Offer
* £30,647 per annum (36‑hour week)
* 26 days holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years and 31 days after 5 years
* Option to buy up to 10 days of additional leave
* Generous local government pension scheme
* Up to 5 days carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
* Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) supporting health and wellbeing
* Access to a learning and development hub and wellbeing discounts (gym, travel, shopping)
* Opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
The job advert closes 23:59 on 30/11/2025. Interviews will follow the application deadline. A DBS disclosure and barring service check is required. Surrey County Council is committed to supporting applicants with adjustments where needed. We are a disability-confident employer and guarantee an interview to those who meet the minimum criteria.
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