EHC Caseworker

Job introduction

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About the role

Children and young people with SEND often rely on lots of different people and services working together at the right time. When that happens well, families can focus on their child's progress rather than spending their time navigating systems.

That's where this role comes in.

We're expanding our Education, Health and Care (EHC) Team and recruiting EHC Caseworkers across several areas of the service, including our School Age Post Assessment Team, Post-16 Team and specialist EOTIS provision. Depending on the team you join, you'll support children and young people at different stages of their education, but the focus remains the same: ensuring the right support is in place and that Education, Health and Care Plans continue to reflect individual needs and aspirations.

The School Age Post Assessment Team works with children and young people following the issue of an EHCP, overseeing annual reviews, amendments and ongoing case management throughout their school years. The Post-16 Team supports young people as they move towards adulthood, employment, further education and greater independence. Colleagues working within specialist EOTIS provision coordinate bespoke education arrangements for children and young people who are unable to access a school placement for a period of time.

Whatever team you join, you'll work alongside families, schools, providers and professionals to help ensure children and young people receive the support they need to achieve positive outcomes.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Positions available:

3 x full time 37hrs

1 x part time (0.6) 22.2hrs

Interviews will take place early December.

Additional information

You might already work within SEND, education, health or social care. Equally, you may have built your experience in another relevant environment where you've managed complex cases, coordinated multiple stakeholders and helped people navigate structured processes.

What matters most is your ability to make sense of information, build confidence with others and help people move towards practical solutions.

You'll probably recognise yourself in the following:

• You're comfortable reviewing detailed information, identifying what's important and making balanced recommendations.
• You can manage competing priorities without losing sight of the detail.
• You know how to lead conversations that bring together different opinions and perspectives.
• You're confident communicating with professionals, families and young people, adapting your approach to suit the situation.
• You remain calm when plans change, expectations differ or deadlines are tight.
• You understand that good outcomes often depend on strong relationships as much as technical knowledge.

The people who tend to thrive in this role are naturally curious. They ask questions, look beyond immediate problems and aren't afraid to respectfully challenge when something doesn't feel right. They combine empathy with professional judgement and understand that even small decisions can have a significant impact on a child or young person's future.

Company information

At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. Hear from our Chief Executive, Martin Henry, about building a career at WNC.

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner

The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us.

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Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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