SEND Casework OfficerLocation: Speke, Liverpool (minimum 2 days per week on site)Contract: Initial 3 monthsHours: 35 hours per weekRate: £40.88 per hour (LTD/Umbrella) (£30.42 PAYE an hour)Start: ImmediateLiverpool City Council is seeking an experienced SEN Caseworker to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across settings within Liverpool.Role overview As a SEND Casework Officer, you will work closely with schools, families, and multi-agency partners to ensure children and young people receive the right support through the graduated approach and statutory SEND processes. You will coordinate Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessments, plans, and reviews, ensuring compliance with statutory timelines and best outcomes for pupils.Key responsibilities Support schools, settings, services, and families in applying the graduated approach to meeting SEND needsCoordinate the statutory assessment process for pupils with SEND and monitor progress against agreed outcomesWork closely with SENCos and headteachers, offering guidance and practical supportDevelop strong working relationships with internal teams and partners including SENISS, Occupational Therapy, Educational Psychology, Children's and Adult Social Care, and Health servicesManage the EHC planning process from assessment through to placement and review for a defined group of schools/settingsEnsure statutory timescales are met for EHC plansKeep children, young people, and parents/carers central to all planning and review processesAttend annual reviews for vulnerable pupils (e.g. Looked After Children, Continuing Care, those at risk of exclusion)Promote and support placements within maintained settings across Liverpool wherever possible Person specificationEssential experience and knowledge Recent experience within an education or Children's Services environment, ideally as a SEND Caseworker/OfficerIn-depth knowledge of SEND legislation, including the Children and Families Act 2014 and SENDIST regulationsExperience coordinating statutory processes and facilitating review meetingsStrong experience working collaboratively with multi-agency teamsExperience supporting and engaging with parents and carers Skills and competencies Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)Ability to manage complex caseloads and statutory deadlinesStrong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (advanced Excel and PowerPoint)Team-oriented with the ability to build effective professional relationships