Education Health and Care Plan Coordinator

Directorate: Children & Young People Services

Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week

Location: Kimberworth Place

Make a Difference for Children and Young People with SEND

We are looking for a dedicated and highly organised EHCP Coordinator to join our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Service.

As an EHCP Coordinator, you will play a vital role in ensuring that children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities receive the support they need to achieve positive outcomes. Working collaboratively with families, educational settings, health and social care professionals, you will coordinate the Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment and review process and manage a caseload of children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

About the Role

You will:

• Coordinate Education, Health and Care needs assessments in line with statutory duties and timescales.
• Manage a designated caseload of children and young people with EHCPs.
• Act as the main point of contact for families, schools, educational settings and partner agencies.
• Gather, analyse and evaluate professional advice and reports to inform decision-making.
• Draft and amend Education, Health and Care Plans to a high standard.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between education, health and social care services.
• Monitor statutory processes to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and guidance.
• Support annual reviews and amendments to EHCPs, ensuring plans remain relevant and outcome focused.
• Contribute to positive experiences and improved outcomes for children, young people and their families.

About You

• We are looking for someone who has:
• Experience working within SEND, education, local authority, health, social care or a related field.
• Knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities legislation, particularly the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, resilience and the ability to manage competing priorities and statutory deadlines.
• Experience analysing complex information and producing clear, accurate written documentation.
• A commitment to person-centred practice and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a supportive team environment.

If you are organised, motivated and passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ashley Blackwell, EHCP Team Manager, on 01709 822660.

This post will have access to the Public Services Network, if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at the Basic level (unspent criminal convictions).

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.