EHCP Outcome Co-Ordinator

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Independent Placements Outcome Coordinator to join our Education, Health and Care Plan Service in Gloucestershire. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference for children and young people who are receiving their education through independent providers. You will take a proactive role in reviewing whether placements and provision continue to meet individual needs and deliver the outcomes set out in Education, Health and Care Plans. Working with children and young people, families, education providers, social care, health colleagues and other professionals, you will help develop plans that support positive progress and appropriate next steps. This can include supporting children and young people to move to suitable provision closer to home where this is right for them. You will attend statutory review meetings, contribute to decisions about provision, prepare cases for decision-making panels and ensure statutory plans are reviewed and amended in line with legal requirements and timescales. You will also provide clear, sensitive advice to young people and families about education, training and employment options, with a strong focus on successful transitions and preparation for adulthood.

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with additional needs and confident working with families, education settings and professionals to make positive change happen?, You will be confident bringing people together, analysing information and using professional judgement to keep the needs and outcomes of children and young people at the heart of decision-making. You will have experience of working with children, young people and families and of working collaboratively across different services or organisations. You will be comfortable coordinating meetings, considering detailed professional advice and developing plans in response to identified needs. You will need strong communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to navigate sensitive or challenging situations professionally. You will be organised, resilient and able to manage competing priorities and statutory timescales while maintaining attention to detail. Knowledge of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice, person-centred planning and post-16 education and training options would support you to succeed in this role. You will need a relevant Level 4 professional qualification or equivalent experience. As this is a countywide role, you will need a full driving licence and access to a vehicle. The successful candidate will also be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check., 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.

At Gloucestershire County Council, we want every child and young person to have the opportunity to achieve their aspirations. You will join a service where partnership working, professional curiosity and a clear focus on outcomes are central to how we work.

In return, the council offers flexible and agile working opportunities, opportunities for career development, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and a supportive working environment. Employees also have access to the Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme, employee networks and Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme, subject to the relevant eligibility requirements. If you are motivated by making a tangible difference, enjoy working collaboratively to solve complex problems and want a role where your work can directly improve the experiences and outcomes of children, young people and their families, we would love to hear from you. For all your hard work, you will receive the following:

• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
• An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
• Career development and qualification opportunities
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• 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.
• An in-house Occupational Health service Employee discount scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.