EHCP Casework EOTAS Officer

sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.Ourcommitmentto:Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Ourcommitmentto:SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We

"effective action" to make improvements in services andsupportfor children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) following a monitoring visit in September 2025.Oxfordshire County Council is a financially stable local authority which iscommittedto investing in Children, Education and Families.Together, we ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the people wesupport.About the RoleWe've transformed the way we help our communities to get the best outcomes possible for every child and family we work with. As part of this, we continue to invest in Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), with the growth of our four sub teams within the EHCP Casework Team:Assessment TeamEarly Years and Primary TeamSecondary and Post 16 TeamTribunals, Resolutions and Compliance TeamDue to our continued investment in SEND, we are looking for experienced EOTAS EHCP Casework Officers to join our Secondary and Post-16 team.Reporting to the
Senior Officer, you will be responsiblefor all aspects of EHCP Casework, relating to Children and Young People and their families who are in receipt of an EOTAS package. You will be required to:Provide effective delivery of the statutory duties regarding EOTASBe the named person for a caseload of Children and Young People in receipt of an EOTAS package and act as the main point of contact for services and providers. Ensure that Annual Reviews are held within the 12-month statutory timeframe, facilitate and chair the Annual review meeting, on behalf of the Local Authority, and request and collect all relevant reports/assessments from professionals.Coordinate additional meetings required throughout the academic year to monitor progress and provisionMaintain accurate records of attendance and progress as reported by providers.Ensure that the Child and Young person's views are at the centre of any discussions regarding their education and aspirations.Link with the Local
Authority's commissioning team to ensure that safeguarding and quality assurance checks have been competed for external providers.Establish close links with the Local Authority's Direct Payments Team and support with audits of Personal BudgetsVisit Young People when attending their provisions where appropriateSupportChildren, Young People and families to consider next stepsManage, advise andsupportChildren, Young People and families when new EOTAS requests are requestedLink with the EHCP Casework Team's Tribunal, Resolution and Compliance Team and support with any appeals as requiredYou will take a lead responsibility for advising parents, schools, and providers, to ensure they understand SEND Legislation, and are able to meet to resolve any issues that arise. You will also ensure Children and Young People, and their families are at the centre of everything we do.Join our vibrant and passionate workforce and make a positive difference to the lives of children, young people, expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Ourcommitmentto:Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.Follow us on Social MediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.