SEN Casework Officer (Remote Working)

SEN Casework Officer

Short Term Contract

Remote working

DBS level currently enhanced this may be subject to change.

To manage the statutory elements of the Education Heath and Care Needs Assessment and Annual Review Process, and associated casework for children with complex additional needs, ensuring the effective use of resources in schools and settings both in and out of County.

Prepare and present cases to panels as appropriate and provide feedback to schools, parents and professionals. Implement outcomes from panels seeking creative solutions where required.

Identify issues, negotiate and resolve problems arising from casework and inter-agency work.

Draft, develop and amend Education, Health and Care Plans to ensure they are accurate, compliant with statutory requirements, and reflect the needs and agreed provision for children and young people.

Facilitate and attend co-production and annual review meetings, ensuring effective collaboration with families, professionals and other stakeholders to support informed decision-making.

Work in partnership with parents/carers, children and young people and develop effective relationships with schools, professionals and other agencies. Develop excellent working relationships with other Local Authorities and with our key stakeholders.

Negotiate educational provision with schools, settings and other agencies. Manage and monitor contract compliance with providers.

Undertake all aspects of associated casework, including engagement with schools, parents and carers, preparation and presentation of cases to panels, responding to consultations, and progressing appropriate provision and placements

Support the monitoring of children and young people’s progress through the Statutory Annual Review process