EHC Assessment Officer

3-4 month contract role with a local authority

Summary

Responsibilities

• Manage the full statutory assessment (SA) process from initiation to final EHC Plan.
  


• Engage closely with children, young people, and families throughout the process.
  


• Draft, review, and finalize EHC Plans based on professional evidence.
  


• Collaborate with education, health, and social care professionals.
  


• Maintain accurate records and update systems (e.g., Synergy).
  


• Support placement decisions and ensure appropriate provisions are identified.
  


• Represent the Local Authority at meetings with stakeholders.
  


• Provide advice on navigating Local Offer services.
  


• Ensure a smooth handover of cases to relevant teams.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Experience working with children, families, or in SEND-related services.
  


• Experience in a customer-facing or casework environment.
  


• Experience managing competing priorities and working to deadlines.
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant area (e.g., SEN, health, social care, youth work).
  


• Good standard of literacy and numeracy.
  


• Full UK driving licence (or ability to travel).
  

Additional Information

• Enhanced DBS required.
  


• We work on a bi-weekly schedule.
  


• The role closes on 26th June 2026, apply ASAP.