Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?
Do you have the skills to navigate complex processes and collaborate effectively with families, schools, and agencies to ensure each child’s needs are met?
If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Our SEND service is looking for a dedicated and passionate Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Coordinator to join our team and help us create a positive impact today!
This is a full-time, permanent position (36 hours per week).
About Us:
We are excited to be redesigning our SEND service to better meet the growing demand and enhance the support we provide to children, young people and families in Southwark. This redesign is all about streamlining our processes and improving our service delivery to ensure that every child’s needs are met with the highest level of care and attention. We are seeking experienced and dedicated individuals to join our team in a variety of roles. Together, we can make a profound and positive impact on our community.
As aCouncil consistently rated "Good" by Ofsted across all areas, Southwark is committed to excellence in service delivery. We place great value on co-developing services with families and key stakeholders, ensuring that our approach is both responsive and impactful from the very start. At Southwark Council, we believe in investing in both our residents and our staff, fostering an environment where you can thrive professionally and make a real difference in the community. Join us in transforming our service!
The Role:
In this role, you will manage a caseload of children and young people with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs). Your responsibilities will span the full process from statutory assessment through to placement, ensuring that all statutory requirements are met and that the final EHCPs are comprehensive and high-quality.
You’ll work closely with families, schools, and a wide range of partner agencies, including health and social care services, to ensure coordinated and effective support. Key responsibilities include:
*Chairing meetings and coordinating assessments.
*Ensuring the timely production of EHCPs that meet statutory deadlines.
*Managing school placements and supporting families through the process.
*Participating in annual reviews to track the progress of children and young people with SEND.
*You will play a key role in ensuring that children and young people with SEND receive the support they need to succeed.
About You:
To succeed in this role, you must be highly organised with strong case management skills, capable of handling complex cases and navigating the EHCP process with confidence. You should have a proven ability to work collaboratively with a range of professionals, parents, and agencies, providing expert guidance and support.
You will need to:
*Have a good understanding of SEND legislation and the EHCP process.
*Demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills.
*Be able to produce high-quality reports and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
*Be comfortable managing sensitive and confidential information.
*Possess a collaborative approach, working closely with others to achieve the best outcomes.
*Be committed to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.
*A full Enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children with SEND and are looking for a role where you can make a lasting impact, we want you to join our team!
In return for your hard work, we offer:
*Up to £47,628 per annum (subject to experience)
*Opportunities to develop and implement innovative practices.
*Professional development and training opportunities.
*The chance to work with a supportive and collaborative team.
*The ability to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.
For more information on our benefits, see the link here - https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
Want to know more?
Please review the job description below or contact Rebecca Davies, Head of Service for SEND via email at .uk for an informal chat about your suitability for the position.
Recruitment timetable:
We will regularly review applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis, and close the advert once all positions are filled.
The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
Guaranteed interview scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
Attachments
*EHCP Coordinator - Job Description & Person Specification