Interim EHC Officer – New Assessments

Interim EHC Officer – New Assessments
Initial 3 Months
£300 per day
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Remote

CVs are being reviewed immediately, and interviews will be taking place shortly.

Are you an experienced EHC Officer looking for an opportunity where you can make a genuine difference to children, young people and families? In this role, you will take ownership of a varied caseload, manage complex statutory processes and work alongside a wide range of professionals to deliver high-quality outcomes. If you thrive in a fast-paced SEND environment and enjoy balancing case management, stakeholder engagement and quality assurance, this could be the perfect next step for you.

Your Role as EHC Needs Assessment Coordinator:

• Manage a caseload of EHC Needs Assessments from request through to final decision, ensuring statutory compliance throughout the process
• Coordinate and analyse professional advice from Educational Psychology, Health, Social Care, educational settings, parents and young people
• Draft high-quality, outcome-focused EHCPs, ensuring Sections A-K are accurate and provision is clearly specified and quantified
• Act as the key point of contact for families, providing guidance on statutory processes, legal rights and person-centred approaches
• Prepare and present cases for decision-making panels while supporting placement planning and maintaining exceptional record keeping

Your Previous Experience as EHC Needs Assessment Coordinator:

• Strong knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice and EHCP statutory requirements
• Experience managing complex casework within a SEND, education or local authority environment
• Proven ability to work effectively across multi-agency partnerships and engage confidently with families and professionals
• Experience drafting reports, plans or statutory documents with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to interpret professional advice, analyse evidence and make well-informed recommendations

This EHC Officer for new assessments opportunity offers the chance to join a highly impactful service at an exciting time. Applications are being reviewed as they are received, so early application is strongly encouraged.
If you’re interested in discussing this EHC Officer for new assessments opportunity in more detail or know someone who may be a great fit, please contact Lucy Connick on 0117 3137110 or apply today.
We offer a referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please do get in contact.
 

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