Education Health Care Plan (ECHP) Officer
- Employer
- Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Location
- Connor Education Centre, Connor Road, West Bromwich, B71 3DJ
- Salary
- Band F, SCP 26-31 (£34,834 - £39,186 per annum)
- Closing date
- 21 Nov 2023
- Reference
- SAND000007998
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- Sector
- Education
- Job Type
- Education - non-schools based
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term Contract
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
This post is fixed term until March 2025 due to additional capacity
We are looking for an EHCP officer to join one of our Area Teams. You will be part of a team who maintain high standards of professional practice whilst also working in the best interests of children and young adults.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference and continue to develop the good work identified in our Area SEN inspection June 2023.
You will be responsible for the statutory processes which will include coordinating annual reviews, writing and updating plans and ensuring that outcomes are set that focus on Preparation for Adulthood.
We are looking for an individual who has:
- Excellent Communication Skills.
- Excellent planning & organisation skills.
- An ability to work to deadlines.
- A Good working knowledge of SEND and relevant legislation.
- An understanding of the nature and importance of co-production and partnership working.
Requirements:
- Educated to A level/NVQ4 or Equivalent
- substantial relevant experience.
- GSCE English/ Maths
For an informal discussion about this role please contact SEN_Team@sandwell.gov.uk.
You will also be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
Hours
37 hours per week
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/info/200233/jobs
Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours.
Supporting documents
Information for applicants
Job Description
Personnel Specification
Company
Who are we?
Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone’s throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment.
Why work for us?
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:
- An exclusive retail discounts portal
- Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking
- An employee assistance and counselling service
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- A wide variety of learning and development opportunities
- Flexi-time working
- A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity and paternity
- Volunteering scheme
Your career at Sandwell Council
We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to senior managers.
Whether your focus is a support service, such as Finance, Human Resources, Legal or ICT, or a frontline service, such as Social Care, Planning & Regeneration, Housing or Leisure, it’s worth looking at what Sandwell has to offer.
Our plans for the future
Our Vision 2030 shows just how committed we are to creating the best future possible for our communities and for the people who live and work in Sandwell.
We’re a progressive organisation, and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we know there’s much more to do to make our vision. For more information on our plans for the future see our dedicated vision 2030 page; http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/Vision2030
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit;
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs
For information on our Values and Behaviours, please visit:
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/council/values-behaviours
To view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide, please visit;
https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/30847/local-government-careers
- Website
- http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 0121 569 3300
- Location
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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House
Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3BS
United Kingdom
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