Deputy EHCP Case Co-ordinator

About the Team & Role Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you have the knowledge, skills and experience to support high-quality statutory SEND processes and work collaboratively with families, schools and professionals? In Gloucestershire, our focus is on enabling an inclusive education system by ensuring children and young people receive the right support, at the right time and in the right place. We are committed to delivering high-quality services that help children and young people achieve positive outcomes and fulfil their potential. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated EHCP Deputy Lead Case Coordinator to join our dedicated Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of a statutory SEND casework service, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements whilst promoting positive outcomes for children, young people and their families. The role includes supporting the Lead EHCP Case Co-ordinator, quality assuring Education, Health and Care Plans, monitoring statutory processes, and providing support, guidance and challenge to colleagues and partner agencies. Working within a fast-paced and rewarding environment, you will collaborate with families, educational settings, health professionals and other agencies to ensure that children and young people receive appropriate and effective support. You will also contribute to service development, help improve the quality of EHCP documentation and annual reviews, and present cases at SEN Panels where required.

We are looking for someone who is committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people with SEND and who can confidently navigate complex casework and statutory processes. You will have:

• Excellent knowledge of SEND legislation and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Experience of working with children and young people with SEND and their families.
• Strong partnership-working skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of professionals and agencies.
• Experience of analysing reports, evaluating evidence and producing high-quality written documentation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure whilst meeting challenging statutory deadlines.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, quality improvement and service development.
• Emotional resilience, flexibility and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEND professional who enjoys supporting colleagues, driving high standards and making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people across Gloucestershire., It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a 'customer facing role' must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire's diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

As you'd expect, we offer an attractive package of benefits which makes a career in Local Government both flexible and rewarding. Here are some of the benefits we offer in return for your hard work. Flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays.(pro-rata) Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Free offsite car parking. Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular 121 supervision. Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. Cycle to Work scheme. Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.