SEND Level 1 Caseworker

Job Titles:

• SEND Caseworker (Post-16 Team)
• SEND Caseworker (Lincoln West Lindsey Locality Team)

Salary: £30,024-£32,597

Location: Lincolnshire (countywide and Lincoln West Lindsey)

Closing Date: 19th July 2026

Interviews: Week beginning 27th July 2026

The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Team has exciting opportunities for motivated and committed individuals to join our newly established Post-16 SEND Team as Caseworkers. We are recruiting for six permanent countywide positions, alongside two permanent Caseworker roles within the Lincoln West Lindsey Locality Team.

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

As a SEND Caseworker, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality SEND services for children and young people aged either 0–16 or 16–25.

The role will involve:

• Managing a caseload of children and young people who require special educational provision through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan.
• Coordinating and supporting statutory EHC needs assessments and annual reviews, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and timescales.
• Working closely with children, young people and their families to ensure their views, aspirations and desired outcomes are central to planning and provision.
• Developing effective partnerships with colleagues across education, health, social care and the voluntary sector to promote a coordinated approach to support.
• Supporting the delivery of the Council’s statutory SEND responsibilities and contributing to positive, measurable outcomes for children and young people.

As part of the SEND Team, you will contribute to the ongoing development of both pre-16 and post-16 SEND services across Lincolnshire, supporting continuous improvement in line with local priorities and national policy.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing service and make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people, helping them achieve their ambitions and prepare successfully for adulthood.

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you here.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Alison Charity via email alison.charity@lincolnshire.gov.uk

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.