SEND Case Officer – Worcestershire
Location: Worcestershire
Rate: £271 per day
Working Arrangements: Fully Remote
Pertemps Social Care is currently recruiting for an experienced SEND Case Officer to join a local authority team in Worcestershire.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), ensuring plans are produced, reviewed and amended within statutory deadlines and in accordance with local authority policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of EHCPs, overseeing case progression and ensuring plans are produced and amended within statutory timescales.
- Consult with professionals, educational settings and other relevant stakeholders to support the development and review of EHCPs.
- Act as a named point of contact for families, providing clear communication and support throughout the process.
- Approve funding up to the E1 level, in line with local authority procedures.
- Represent the SEND service and ensure EHCPs continue to meet the needs of children and young people.
- Consider transport applications and assess the implications for educational placements in line with Worcestershire County Council's transport policy.
- Work collaboratively with families, schools, educational settings and multi-agency professionals to ensure appropriate provision is identified and maintained.
Requirements
- Previous experience working as a SEND Case Officer, EHCP Coordinator or in a similar local authority SEND role.
- Strong knowledge of EHCP case management, including the production, review and amendment of plans.
- Understanding of statutory SEND requirements and deadlines.
- Experience working collaboratively with parents, educational settings and multi-agency professionals.
- Strong organisational, communication and case management skills.
Why work through Pertemps?
By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:
- A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
- A simple online registration process
- Attractive referral schemes and incentives
- Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
- Prompt and reliable payroll
- …and much more!
📞 To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on 07471 306880 or email Freya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk.