EHC Caseworker

EHC Caseworker

Salary: £250/ Day
Job type: Day to Day Cover
Location: Barnsley

EHC Caseworker (Barnsley)

Barnsley Council is seeking an experienced EHC Caseworker to provide short-term cover for existing caseloads within the SEND Service. The successful candidate will have substantial experience managing Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes, including drafting and maintaining EHCPs, coordinating Annual Reviews, and ensuring statutory compliance with SEND legislation and the SEND Code of Practice.

This is a hybrid position, with office attendance required on Mondays and Thursdays in Barnsley.

Main Duties:

• Manage a caseload of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Coordinate and project manage Education, Health and Care needs assessments, annual reviews, and ongoing EHCP processes
• Produce high-quality, accurate, and legally compliant Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Ensure all statutory processes are completed within required timescales and in accordance with the SEND Code of Practice and relevant legislation
• Provide statutory advice, guidance, and support to parents, carers, schools, educational settings, and partner agencies
• Work collaboratively with children, young people, and families to ensure EHCPs are person-centred and co-produced
• Prepare casework and supporting documentation for SEND panels, Tribunals, and appeals
• Maintain accurate case records and update management information systems and databases
• Produce performance management information and reports as required by the service
• Attend meetings, reviews, and face-to-face visits with families, schools, professionals, and partner agencies
• Manage sensitive and complex cases, escalating issues where appropriate
• Contribute to service development activities and continuous improvement initiatives
• Promote positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND through effective case management and partnership working

• Significant experience working as an EHC Caseworker, SEND Case Officer, EHCP Coordinator, or similar SEND statutory role

• Extensive experience producing Education, Health and Care Plans and coordinating Annual Reviews
• Strong working knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice, and associated SEND legislation
• Experience preparing casework for statutory panels, SEND Tribunals, and appeals
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality statutory documentation
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and statutory deadlines
• Experience working collaboratively with families, schools, educational settings, and multidisciplinary professionals
• Experience using management information systems and case management databases
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy caseload effectively
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification
• Commitment to continuous professional development and improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND
• Ability to attend the Barnsley office on Mondays and Thursdays

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