Pre 14 Case Officer

SEND Case Officer – Pre-14
Initial 3-month interim contract
South East Local Authority
£300–£320 per day
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Hybrid working – on-site attendance required 1 day p/week

CVs are being reviewed immediately – interviews to follow ASAP

Baltimore Consulting are working with a Local Authority in the South East to appoint an experienced SEND Case Officer specialising in Pre-14 (0–Year 10) casework. This role is focused on managing a high-volume caseload of EHCPs, supporting annual reviews, transition planning, and compliance with statutory processes.
This is a key role within the SEND team, ideal for someone with in-depth knowledge of pre-14 SEND case management and experience working within a local authority setting.
 
Your Role as a SEND Case Officer:

• Act as the named officer for children, young people, and parent-carers, providing advice on EHCP processes.
• Manage a high-volume caseload of children aged 0 to Year 10.
• Coordinate input and multi-agency advice for EHCP annual reviews.
• Attend and arrange annual review meetings, including for complex and phase transfer cases.
• Liaise with schools, parents, and other professionals to support transitions.
• Amend and update EHCPs post-review within statutory timelines.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, schools, and other local authorities.
• Accurately maintain data and record all case activity using the SEN system (Synergy).

 
Your experience as a SEND Case Officer:

• Must have prior experience working with Pre-14 SEND caseloads within a local authority.
• Strong working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and statutory EHCP processes.
• Ability to manage complex cases, including CiC, EOTAS, and EHE.
• Confident in liaising with professionals, schools, and families.
• Proficient in using SEN databases such as Synergy.
• Able to work independently and deliver work to statutory deadlines.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to undergo a new check.
• References covering the last 3 years of employment must be available upon request.

 
If you’re interested in this opportunity or would like to recommend someone in your network, please contact Lucy Connick on 0117 3137110 or apply today.
(We are only submitting a small number of CVs – early interest is encouraged.)
Our clients are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Reasonable adjustments will be fully supported throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.
 

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