Overview
Nottinghamshire’s Education, Health and Care (EHC) Assessment Service is a county-wide service with responsibility for carrying out the statutory functions for Education Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNA) and maintaining all Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
We are currently looking to recruit several district-based EHC Practitioners to the team. You will be a highly motivated practitioner with the ability to work under pressure. As a team player, you will need to demonstrate your enthusiasm and person-centred approach to secure the best possible outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
Responsibilities
* Support children and young people with SEND by managing the statutory assessment process and ensuring the timely development and review of EHCPs.
* Collaborate with families, education settings and multi-agency professionals to ensure the support and provision meets individual needs and statutory requirements.
* Construct and develop education, health, and care plans based on approved assessments, ensuring suitable provision with monitoring and accountability.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with children, young people and families using a strength-based approach; provide guidance and advice on EHC plans.
* Clearly communicate decisions to families and professionals with evidence-based reasons and accessible outcomes.
* Coordinate annual reviews and monitor progress, including transitional reviews between education stages.
* Identify required support services and request funding where appropriate.
* Maintain records in compliance with council policies and statutory requirements, including up-to-date documentation of case progress and decisions.
* Work collaboratively with health, education and social care professionals to ensure comprehensive service delivery.
* Demonstrate problem-solving, mediation and conflict resolution capabilities.
* Provide oversight and guidance to EHC Assistant Practitioners, supporting quality assurance and workforce development.
What We Offer
* Flexible, Hybrid working arrangements
* 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service), plus bank holidays (depending on contract)
* Local Government Pension Scheme (depending on contract)
You Will Also Have Access To
* Westfield Health Scheme
* Cycle Scheme
* Car Lease Scheme
* A wide range of offers and discounts across the UK’s major retailers
You will be required to have a strong working knowledge of the Children & Families Act 2014, the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014, the SEN Code of Practice 2015 and the Care Act.
For additional details, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
If you are interested in an informal conversation regarding the role, please contact Kate Spriggs - kate.spriggs@nottscc.gov.uk
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts; both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation. The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
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