Description
We are seeking a Senior EHC Co-ordinator to join our SEND Service.
As a Senior EHC Co-ordinator, you will manage a complex caseload of children and young people undergoing Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessments or with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), whilst supporting EHC Co-ordinators within the team.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide supervision and professional support to EHC Co-ordinators and SEND Review Officers.
- Coordinate Education, Health and Care needs assessments and annual reviews within statutory timescales.
- Act as the key point of contact for children, young people and their families throughout the EHC process.
- Facilitate and chair multi-agency meetings to support effective planning and decision-making.
- Draft and quality assure high-quality, outcome-focused Education, Health and Care Plans.
- Coordinate services and professionals around children, young people and families.
- Represent the Local Authority at SRP and Special School Intake Panels.
- Coordinate phase transfer arrangements and ensure smooth transitions between educational settings and into adulthood.
- Support mediation, conciliation and SEND Tribunal processes, including preparing Local Authority responses and coordinating witnesses.
- Make recommendations regarding resources and personal budgets through appropriate decision-making processes.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with SEND legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding procedures.
- Contribute to service development, performance improvement and the implementation of SEND policy and practice.
- Deputise for the SEND Team Manager when required.
Requirements:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
- Significant experience working with children and young people with SEND and their families.
- Extensive knowledge of SEND legislation, including the Children and Families Act, SEND Code of Practice, Equality Act and related statutory guidance.
- Experience managing complex SEND casework within statutory frameworks.
- Experience working in partnership with education, health and social care professionals.
- Experience chairing multi-agency meetings and facilitating person-centred planning.
- Experience writing Education, Health and Care Plans and other complex SEND documents.
- Strong communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
- Knowledge of educational settings, SEND provision and funding arrangements.
- Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of service delivery.
- Experience supporting colleagues through supervision, mentoring or management responsibilities.
Benefits:
- Flexible Working Hours
- 36 Hour Week
- Generous Holiday Entitlement
- Hillingdon Sports & Leisure
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes
- Cycle to Work
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Perkbox Benefits
- Mental Health Support and Counselling Services
- Travel Support
- Trade Union Membership