3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• Knowsley Borough Council is seeking experienced SEND Caseworkers to join the SEND Service on a temporary basis to support service delivery during an ongoing recruitment process.
• The postholder will manage a caseload of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), coordinating statutory assessments and producing high-quality Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) in line with legislative requirements.
• The role requires significant tribunal experience, strong partnership working, and the ability to meet statutory timescales.
• The post is based at Westmorland Road, Huyton, with a hybrid working arrangement of two days per week in the office (Mondays and Wednesdays), though remote working may be considered for candidates with extensive experience.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Manage an allocated caseload of children and young people with SEND from birth to age 25.
• Coordinate statutory SEND assessments in accordance with the Children and Families Act 2014.
• Lead and chair person-centred planning and annual review meetings.
• Produce high-quality, outcome-focused Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Ensure statutory timescales are met for assessments, reviews and amendments.
• Prepare and manage SEND Tribunal cases, including documentation and evidence within tribunal deadlines.
• Participate in mediation and dispute resolution processes with families and professionals.
• Work collaboratively with education settings, health, social care and other partner agencies.
• Support effective transitions to adulthood, including health and social care services
• Maintain accurate, GDPR-compliant records on Liquid Logic.
• Contribute to responses for complaints and Subject Access Requests.
• Promote Knowsley’s graduated response and inclusive practice across educational settings.
Skills/Experience:
• Proven experience working as a SEND Caseworker within a Local Authority.
• Essential: Tribunal experience, including case preparation and attendance.
• In-depth knowledge of SEND legislation, including the Education Act 2002 and Children and Families Act 2014.
• Strong experience of EHCP writing with clear, measurable outcomes.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and meet statutory deadlines.
• Experience chairing meetings and working directly with families and young people.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong multi-agency working and negotiation skills.
• Experience using SEND case management systems, ideally Liquid Logic.
• High level of professionalism, attention to detail and solution-focused approach.
Additional Information:
• The closing date: 30/01/2026.
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• Location: Westmorland Road, Huyton, Knowsley.
• Work Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office.
• Enhanced DBS is required for this role.