SEND Caseworker

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

Knowsley - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3-Month Contract with a Local Authority

Job Purpose

Manage a caseload of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) coordinating Education Health and Care (EHC) assessments and plans. Ensure statutory processes are met and support families to achieve positive timely outcomes. Collaborate with schools settings health and social care partners to uphold the councils duties under the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Hold and progress a defined caseload of SEND children/young people from referral through assessment planning review and transition.
Coordinate EHC needs assessments and contribute to drafting issuing and annual reviewing of EHC Plans (EHCPs) within statutory timescales.
Monitor provision and outcomes to ensure support is appropriate effective and cost-efficient.
Act as a first point of contact for parents/carers; provide clear guidance on processes rights and timescales.
Ensure the child/young persons voice is captured and reflected in plans reviews and decision-making.

Essential Experience Required

Experience in a customer-facing or casework role within education social care health or the public sector.
Demonstrable experience of coordinating multi-agency input and managing caseloads with competing priorities.
Experience of working with children/young people and families ideally including SEND contexts.

Essential Qualifications Required

Training in SEND legislation and processes (e.g. Children and Families Act 2014 SEND Code of Practice 025).

Additional Information to Note

Working hours: 36 hours per week
Location: Poplar Bank Huyton Knowsley Merseyside L36 9GD United Kingdom
Office requirement: 2 days per week
Enhanced DBS required

The role closes on 2nd January 2025 apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

The post-holder will take a lead in ensuring the Council fulfils its obligation to undertake statutory duties in relation the SEND Code of Practice supported transport and support through wider Inclusion Services.

Required Education:

3-Month Contract with a Local AuthorityJob PurposeManage a caseload of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) coordinating Education Health and Care (EHC) assessments and plans. Ensure statutory processes are met and support families to achieve positive time...

3-Month Contract with a Local Authority

Job Purpose

Manage a caseload of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) coordinating Education Health and Care (EHC) assessments and plans. Ensure statutory processes are met and support families to achieve positive timely outcomes. Collaborate with schools settings health and social care partners to uphold the councils duties under the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Hold and progress a defined caseload of SEND children/young people from referral through assessment planning review and transition.
Coordinate EHC needs assessments and contribute to drafting issuing and annual reviewing of EHC Plans (EHCPs) within statutory timescales.
Monitor provision and outcomes to ensure support is appropriate effective and cost-efficient.
Act as a first point of contact for parents/carers; provide clear guidance on processes rights and timescales.
Ensure the child/young persons voice is captured and reflected in plans reviews and decision-making.

Essential Experience Required

Experience in a customer-facing or casework role within education social care health or the public sector.
Demonstrable experience of coordinating multi-agency input and managing caseloads with competing priorities.
Experience of working with children/young people and families ideally including SEND contexts.

Essential Qualifications Required