SEN Caseworker

Hampshire County Council are currently looking for EHC Coordinators (SEN Caseworkers) in the PFA and 0-11 years teams

3 month contract initially with possible extension
Inside IR35
Fully Remote
Full time hours only consideredPAYE - £235

Umbrella/ LTD - £307

Essentials

Experience of working in similar role within an LA - 12 months minimum ideally longer to experience the whole cycle.
Must be competent to talk about their previous caseloads and experience as well as the statutory process, 250+ caseloads experience
Must have experience in tribunals and preparing packs etc.
Must have experience carrying out 20 week assessment workRole Profile

Manage the EHC needs assessment process for a set locality.

The key contact and responsible for carrying out day to day casework, ensuring quality, consistency and the effective prioritisation of tasks for a set number of cases within a locality. Ensure that all processes and decisions are accurately recorded on the SEN data base and the casework file and that all relevant parties are informed

Ensure that all children have their EHC plans reviewed annually and that, where required, transition plans are completed

Knowledge and Experience

A detailed understanding of and the ability to apply the requirements of the SEN statutory framework (Children and Families Act 2014, The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 and the SEN code of Practice) and Hampshire County Council's policies and procedures, including those for school
A knowledge of the wider issues related to the provision of education services, the maintained school system and social
Recommending improvements for processes and procedures that contribute to the efficient and effective running of the team/service.
Advice and support parents through the EHC assessment
Attending annual review meetings and case planning meetings, acting as the local education authority's representative. This requires a thorough knowledge of SEN and related matters acquired through training and The annual review meeting takes place in the school and is attended by the headteacher/SENCo, parents, educational psychologist and health/social services professionals. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the child's EHC Plan in the light of work and progress and to make recommendations about provision, placement and learning/behaviour objectives. for the next year.

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