EHCP Co-Ordinator Kingston Contract £31.13 per hour PAYE Our client is looking for an experienced EHCP Co-Ordinator. Hybrid working two days in the office – Monday and Tuesday This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more jobs. The SEND Service is responsible for managing the statutory functions involved in educational, health and care needs assessments and maintaining all Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), whilst working collaboratively with the child or young person and their families, the educational setting and all other professionals involved. About the role Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) Coordinators manage the Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan process to ensure that young people with SEND aged 14-25 receive appropriate assessments, services, and provision. Coordinators are responsible for a caseload as defined by the Service Manager and have prime responsibility for coordinating the entire process with families to create an EHC Plan. This will include presenting requests to the appropriate Panels, coordinating assessments from other agencies, and drafting and finalising the plan with families. As part of this process the coordinator will be expected to act as a professional exemplar in carrying out all duties with a ‘can do’ attitude and continue to improve customer satisfaction levels for the service. The coordinator will be expected to undertake duties in an efficient and timely manner, reaching appropriate placement decisions, including being responsible for managing the arrangements for Phase Transfer and transitions through liaison with Social Care and Health services, schools/Colleges, and parents/carers. Coordinators will work closely with service providers and families in order to ensure that the provision outlined in the EHC Plans is being effectively delivered and to take appropriate action where this is not the case. To support this, coordinators will be expected to manage processes including Annual Reviews, and carry forward any requests to change parts of the EHCP. Coordinators will lead Annual Reviews as required and input into monitoring systems for the management of all Review processes. As a PfA Coordinator, you will be expected to be aware of the requirements for the participation of young people over compulsory school age and to advise professionals on aspects arising from mental capacity issues; you have the prime responsibility to ensure that young people have an appropriate transition plan in place in line with statutory requirements; keep up to date with good practice on how young people with SEND experience transition, including advice and consultation with agencies within AFC. About you: Our role specification Qualifications ● Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification/experience applicable to the role (teaching, education, children’s services, social work, disability or psychology) Skills and experience ● Knowledge of the principles and practice of; Service providers across Education, Health, and Care; Excellent customer service; Safeguarding issues; Equality and disability issues. ● Relevant experience and detailed knowledge of SEN law and the SEN Code of Practice, particularly in the area of Preparing for Adulthood. ● Thorough knowledge of the services and agencies that might be involved in the EHC assessment and EHC Plan delivery. ● Ability to prioritise work. ● Excellent written communication skills including the ability to draft clear and concise plans and high-quality documents in relation to statutory requirements. ● Ability to work in a pressurised environment, with high levels of resilience. ● Working within timescales and statutory deadlines. ● Experience of working in a multi-agency environment and partnership working, particularly with Adult Social Care Services and Vocational Pathways. ● Knowledge of support routes available to young people who are NEET. ● Ability to work autonomously using your own initiative to problem-solve cases. ● Experience working with young people and their families, using a variety of approaches ● An understanding of the importance of accountability and responsibility when making financial decisions involving public expenditure, and demonstrate this in your working practice. ● Experience in addressing specific equality or diversity issues within your practice with colleagues/service users and taking action to solve them. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer