Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Officer
- Employer
- Herefordshire Council
- Location
- Hereford, Herefordshire
- Salary
- £30, 095 - £34,373 pro rata (£24,076 - £27,498 per annum)
- Closing date
- 25 Aug 2022
- Reference
- 50
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Social care
- Contract Type
- Part time permanent
- Working Pattern
- Part Time
- Hours
- Part-Time
Job Details
An opportunity has arisen within the SEN Team for an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Officer role. This is an opportunity to join a supportive team of people who are committed to ensuring that quality services are provided to our children and young people with SEN.
You will be responsible for a specified caseload with regard to the Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessment and review process for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, across the 0 – 25-year-old age range.
With supervision from the SEN Team Manager, the successful applicant will oversee the co-ordination of the statutory assessment process for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, across the 0 – 25-year-old age range. Tasks include preparing draft, final and amended EHC Plans and attending annual reviews.
The post-holder will also provide advice and guidance to parents, children and young people with SEN, schools and other professionals regarding the requirements of the SEND Code of Practice 2015.
Duties include working closely with a range of service providers including education, health, social care to ensure effective and timely delivery of the EHC process and EHC Plans.
We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.
The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:
• Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme;
• Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant; and
• Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.
Benefits with Herefordshire Council
• Holidays: 25 days per year, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Pension: LGS pension scheme
• Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.
• We also offer an employee assistance programme that means you will have access to confidential support and advice if you ever need it.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details of this role.
To apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement, referring to the job description and person specification, detailing how you meet the specific requirements of the role.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you would like to obtain details regarding feedback on your application please contact Hoople Resourcing at: enquiries@hoopleresourcing.co.uk
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