Social Care Coordinator

Could you be the person who brings compassion, clarity, and coordination to the heart of our EHCP process?

If you're someone with experience in family help or social work, who understands EHCP legislation, communicates clearly, and stays organised and self-motivated…then this could be the perfect role for you.

What’s the role all about?

As a Social Care Coordinator for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), you’ll be responsible for ensuring the social care elements of EHCPs are robust, timely, and aligned with national standards. You’ll work on behalf of children and young people aged 0–25, whether they are open to social work services and ensure that their care needs are accurately reflected in their plans. Your work will help the local authority meet its statutory responsibilities under the SEND Code of Practice.

What will your day look like?

This role is all about bringing people together and making a real difference. You’ll be at the heart of coordinating and completing the social care elements of EHCPs, working closely with families, social workers, and a range of professionals to ensure everything runs smoothly. From attending reviews and multi-agency meetings to making sure the child’s voice and family needs are front and centre, your input will be vital. You’ll keep records sharp and up to date, stay on top of the latest legislation, and be a go-to source of support and guidance for colleagues navigating the EHCP process.

Who are we looking for?

We’re after someone who brings a brilliant mix of experience, passion, and professionalism to the role. With a solid background in social care or family support, you’ll have a strong understanding of SEND legislation and safeguarding. You’re a natural communicator, effortlessly organised, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Your flexible, team-first attitude and commitment to delivering high-quality support make you the kind of person everyone wants on their side.

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a values-driven organisation that prioritises Valuing People, Honesty, Integrity, Openness, Commitment, and Continuous Improvement. You’ll work in a supportive, multi-agency environment where your expertise is valued, and your development is encouraged. This is a chance to make a real impact on the lives of children and families in your community.

All applicants are advised to carefully read the information provided in the Role Profile and Person Specification.

When completing our application form, we want to hear about why you think you are the perfect fit to work with our children and young people, and what experience, skills or qualities you have that make the you the ideal candidate.

In order to fully comply with Safer Recruitment guidelines, the references you provide on this form must meet the below criteria:

• At least one reference must be from your current or most recent employment, placement or work experience (if you are an agency worker at NELC, please provide your agency as a reference)
• You must provide a professional/company email address (we can not accept personal email addresses)
• References must cover the last 3 years, any reasons for gaps should be detailed on your CV/Application Form

Your references will only be requested if you are offered and have accepted a position.

Please note: This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at a level appropriate to the post. It is a contractual and essential requirement that the successful candidate is registered with the DBS Update Service. You have 30 calendar days from the "date of issue" printed on your standard or enhanced DBS certificate to register for the DBS Update Service using the certificate number.

Key Dates:

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd November 2026

We aim to interview candidates: W/C Monday 30th November 2026

For more information, please refer to the attached guidance and role profile. If you would like an informal discussion, please contact Tracey Jacomb Tracey.Jacomb@nelincs.gov.uk

We want you to have the best interview experience with us, we will provide candidates selected for interview their questions in advance of meeting us by 4pm the evening before.

We reserve the right to close our adverts early if we have received a significant volume of suitable applications.

We love AI and think it plays a great role in the world of work. However, for your application, we want to hear from YOU! As such, we will be testing applications to determine the use of AI, and applications that have heavily utilised the function will be scrutinised for suitability.

Check out our NELC Benefits brochure attached for more information on the brilliant benefits available working at North East Lincolnshire Council!

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