Job Title: EHC Coordinator (SEN Caseworker) (Temp)

Company: Optima Plus Recruitment

Location: Fully Remote

Hours: Full-time

Daily Rate: PAYE - £235.00 or Umbrella/ LTD - £302.82 (Inside IR35)

About Us: Optima Plus Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented individuals with rewarding employment opportunities. We specialize in matching skilled professionals with reputable organizations across various industries.

Job Description: We are currently seeking an experienced EHC Coordinator who has worked in a similar within a Local Authority (12 months minimum / ideally longer to have experienced the whole cycle). The position is temporary until the end of December, with the potential to be extended.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the EHC needs assessment process for a set locality.
• The key contact and responsible for carrying out day to day casework, ensuring quality, consistency and the effective prioritisation of tasks for a set number of cases within a locality.
• Ensure that all processes and decisions are accurately recorded on the SEN data base and the casework file and that all relevant parties are informed.
• Ensure that all children have their EHC plans reviewed annually and that, where required, transition plans are completed.
• Provide advice and support to parents, schools and professionals in accordance with the Education Act 1996, regulations, the SEN code of Practice and the clients policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Must be competent to talk about their previous caseloads and experience as well as the statutory process, 250+ caseloads experience.
• Must have experience in tribunals and preparing packs etc.
• Must have experience carrying out 20 week assessment work.
• A detailed understanding of and the ability to apply the requirements of the SEN statutory framework (Children and Families Act 2014, The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 and the SEN code of Practice) and the client’s policies and procedures, including those for school transport.
• A knowledge of the wider issues related to the provision of education services, the maintained school system and social inclusion.
• Recommending improvements for processes and procedures that contribute to the efficient and effective running of the team/service.
• Advice and support parents through the EHC assessment process.
• Attending annual review meetings and case planning meetings, acting as the local education authority’s representative. This requires a thorough knowledge of SEN and related matters acquired through training and experience. The annual review meeting takes place in the school and is attended by the headteacher/SENCo, parents, educational psychologist and health/social services professionals. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the child’s EHC Plan in the light of work and progress and to make recommendations about provision, placement and learning/behaviour objectives. for the next year.

How to Apply: If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!

Application Deadline: 31st October 2024

Optima Plus Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment.