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As a Senior EHC Co-ordinator, you will play a vital leadership role across the SEND locality. You will lead, manage and develop a team of EHCCos, oversee statutory EHC assessment and Annual Review processes, work closely with colleagues across education, health, social care and partner agencies, provide expert advice and decision-making on complex or high-risk cases, drive continuous improvement, and take accountability for a small caseload alongside your leadership responsibilities.
Job Responsibility
Lead, manage and develop a team of EHCCos, ensuring effective caseload management, high-quality practice and a strong culture of collaboration
Oversee statutory EHC assessment and Annual Review processes, ensuring compliance with legislation and statutory timescales under the Children and Families Act 2014
Work closely with colleagues across education, health, social care and partner agencies to deliver coordinated, needs-led support and embed co-production at all levels
Provide expert advice and decision-making on complex or high-risk cases, professionally representing the service in panels, complaints and SEN Tribunal proceedings where required
Drive continuous improvement by embedding quality assurance processes, learning from feedback and complaints, and supporting service development
Take accountability for a small caseload alongside your leadership responsibilities, ensuring all casework is handled professionally, accurately and in a timely manner
Requirements
Extensive experience working with children and young people with SEND and their families, alongside in-depth knowledge of EHC legislation and SEND reforms
Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate, support and develop a multi-disciplinary team through change and challenge
Excellent partnership-working skills, with experience collaborating across education, health and social care and chairing or contributing to complex meetings
Strong organisational, planning and workload management skills, enabling you to balance competing priorities and support team performance
The confidence to handle complex cases, manage risk, resolve conflict and represent the service professionally in complaints or tribunal settings
Excellent communication, report-writing and ICT skills, with the ability to influence, persuade and build trust with families, colleagues and partners
Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience), with a relevant professional qualification or substantial professional experience
What we offer
a fair and inclusive culture
the chance to really make a difference to those around you
health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme