Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?
Are you a dedicated leader with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?
If yes, we have the perfect role for you!
Our SEND service is looking for a dedicated and passionate Senior Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Coordinators 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 a Council 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:
As a Senior EHCP Coordinator, you will oversee the management, review, and quality assurance of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (ECHNAs).
You will work closely with the SEND Casework Manager, providing guidance and decision-making support to a team of EHCP Coordinators. Your focus will be on ensuring that all legislative requirements are met and that children, young people, and their families are at the heart of the process. Key responsibilities include:
*Ensuring effective communication with families, external agencies, and internal teams.
*Ensuring all statutory requirements, including timeframes, are met.
*Providing supervision for individual casework and supporting complex cases.
*Contributing to data management and service delivery improvements.
*Attending relevant meetings, including safeguarding discussions.
About You:
To succeed in this role, you will need strong leadership and management abilities, including experience in team coordination, performance management, and fostering best practices.
You will have an in-depth understanding of relevant legislation, such as The Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND reforms and be skilled at supporting a team to comply with statutory duties and timelines. We are looking for someone who:
*Models a solution-focused approach to casework.
*Demonstrates the ability to manage complex cases effectively.
*Works collaboratively with internal and external partners, particularly in health and social care, to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
*Possesses excellent communication, organisational, and data management skills.
*A full Enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
If you are ready to lead a team, drive service improvements, and make a real difference in the SEND sector, we want to hear from you!
In return for your hard work, we offer:
*Up to £51,663 per annum (subject to experience)
*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
*Senior EHCP coordinator - Job Description & Person Specification