EHC Coordinator

JOB TITLE: EHC Coordinator
LOCATION: Ealing, West London, Hybrid working (1 day in office a week)
PAY RATE: £280 per day (umbrella)
START DATE: ASAP
DURATION/Hours: 3-month initial contract/ 35 hours a week
IR35 STATUS: Inside

Role profile:

In this role, you will facilitate the coordination of roles across education, health, and social care, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations in the preparation and review of Education, Health & Care Plans (EHC Plans) in accordance with the Children & Families Act 2014.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as the single point of contact for children, young people with SEND, and their families regarding their EHC Plans.
• Coordinate and chair complex meetings with various stakeholders, including parents, professionals, and schools.
• Manage a caseload of children and young people with EHCPs, ensuring timely and professional casework.
• Monitor placements to ensure the provision in the EHC plan is being met.
• Provide advice and support for families, settings, and services on SEND-related matters.
• Lead the co-production of comprehensive and clear EHC Plans that reflect the aspirations of the child/young person and their family.
• Ensure effective liaison with specialists and make recommendations to senior officers regarding complex cases.

Key performance indicator:

• Increase family satisfaction by providing a single point of contact.
• Ensure casework is carried out in line with statutory guidance and council policies.
• Empower parents and young people, building their confidence, independence, and resilience.
• Maintain effective communication with key stakeholders to ensure person-centred approaches and principles.
• Adhere to statutory timescales for assessment and annual review.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent knowledge of SEN and current national policy and legislation in relation to SEND.
• Ability to work in partnership with children, young people, and their families, particularly those with SEND.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of audiences.
• Proven ability to build relationships and engage successfully with the stakeholder community.
• Good planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and coordinate workloads.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Educated to degree level or above, or equivalent experience.
• Relevant professional qualification in early years, social care, health, or education, or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in a SEN, education, health, and/or social care service/professional area.

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