EHCP Review Officer
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Salary
- paid PAYE
- Posted
- 26 Sep 2018
- Closes
- 24 Oct 2018
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching, Teaching Assistant
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Nineteen Recruitment are an independent recruitment agency, specialising in the recruitment of temporary and permanent staff for the Education, Health and Public Sectors.
On behalf of a local authority client, we are seeking a committed and driven individual for the role of EHCP Review and Assessment Officer.
JOB SUMMARY:
To undertake SEN casework and the EHC plan process ensuring that it is in line with the legislative framework and reflects the all relevant legislation relating to SEND.
To promote safeguarding and follow all robust policies and procedures to safeguard children and vulnerable adults.
To ensure the voices of children, young people and their parents/carers are appropriately reflected in in service delivery.
To maintain links between relevant agencies, schools and settings in respect of the legislative framework and requirements for children and young people with SEN.
To liaise with professionals across statutory agencies and voluntary agencies where necessary to ensure full participation in the EHC process.
To promote and support the smooth transition for children and young people between educational settings.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
1 To support the Principal SEN Officer and the Senior SEN Officers in the operational implementation of the EHC assessment, plan and review process and associated procedures including those for transport.
2 To carry out and maintain accurate and timely records and work processes in the team including use of relevant IT systems.
3 To contribute to the provision of data/information for performance management processes.
4 To undertake the role of EHCP coordinator by:
* Actively working with parents/carers, children, young people and families to explain about EHC assessments and guide them through the process
* Facilitating meetings relating to EHC assessments including person centred planning meetings
* Where necessary advising professionals on the process
* Writing EHC plans
5 To manage a caseload of statutory assessments
6 To attend reviews for children and young people with EHCP's as required
7 To check and prepare all paperwork required for the multi-agency panel making decisions about EHC assessments and plans and to undertake follow up actions from the panel.
8 To liaise with schools and other education providers in respect of the required evidence for the multi-agency panel making decisions about EHC assessments and plans
9 To support the preparation of referrals for the CMAP.
10 To support the development and coordination of clear and transparent information about the EHCP assessment process for families and professionals and the publication and distribution of this.
11 To support the development and delivery of training about SEND legislative requirements and the EHC process and plans.
12 To support the Principal SEN Officer and the Senior SEN Officers in the preparation of materials to respond to appeals to SENDIST.
13 To liaise with the Placements and Exclusion Officer and SEN Commissioning, Contracts and Finance Manager in respect of processes and procedures for placement of children and young people with EHCP's
14 To assist in resolving issues arising from complaints concerning SEN team delivery and ensure that necessary action is taken within the complaints procedures.
15 To work in partnership to promote safeguarding and ensure children and vulnerable adults are safe and supported in collaboration with health and social care colleagues, practitioners, Head Teachers and leaders from schools and settings.
16 To work within the directorate to support the council's drive for economy and efficiency and to ensure services respond to the medium term financial plan for Stockton.
Please submit a comprehensive CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the job criteria set out above when applying for this post.
You are welcome to contact Michael at the office on (Apply online only) for a discussion about this role
On behalf of a local authority client, we are seeking a committed and driven individual for the role of EHCP Review and Assessment Officer.
JOB SUMMARY:
To undertake SEN casework and the EHC plan process ensuring that it is in line with the legislative framework and reflects the all relevant legislation relating to SEND.
To promote safeguarding and follow all robust policies and procedures to safeguard children and vulnerable adults.
To ensure the voices of children, young people and their parents/carers are appropriately reflected in in service delivery.
To maintain links between relevant agencies, schools and settings in respect of the legislative framework and requirements for children and young people with SEN.
To liaise with professionals across statutory agencies and voluntary agencies where necessary to ensure full participation in the EHC process.
To promote and support the smooth transition for children and young people between educational settings.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
1 To support the Principal SEN Officer and the Senior SEN Officers in the operational implementation of the EHC assessment, plan and review process and associated procedures including those for transport.
2 To carry out and maintain accurate and timely records and work processes in the team including use of relevant IT systems.
3 To contribute to the provision of data/information for performance management processes.
4 To undertake the role of EHCP coordinator by:
* Actively working with parents/carers, children, young people and families to explain about EHC assessments and guide them through the process
* Facilitating meetings relating to EHC assessments including person centred planning meetings
* Where necessary advising professionals on the process
* Writing EHC plans
5 To manage a caseload of statutory assessments
6 To attend reviews for children and young people with EHCP's as required
7 To check and prepare all paperwork required for the multi-agency panel making decisions about EHC assessments and plans and to undertake follow up actions from the panel.
8 To liaise with schools and other education providers in respect of the required evidence for the multi-agency panel making decisions about EHC assessments and plans
9 To support the preparation of referrals for the CMAP.
10 To support the development and coordination of clear and transparent information about the EHCP assessment process for families and professionals and the publication and distribution of this.
11 To support the development and delivery of training about SEND legislative requirements and the EHC process and plans.
12 To support the Principal SEN Officer and the Senior SEN Officers in the preparation of materials to respond to appeals to SENDIST.
13 To liaise with the Placements and Exclusion Officer and SEN Commissioning, Contracts and Finance Manager in respect of processes and procedures for placement of children and young people with EHCP's
14 To assist in resolving issues arising from complaints concerning SEN team delivery and ensure that necessary action is taken within the complaints procedures.
15 To work in partnership to promote safeguarding and ensure children and vulnerable adults are safe and supported in collaboration with health and social care colleagues, practitioners, Head Teachers and leaders from schools and settings.
16 To work within the directorate to support the council's drive for economy and efficiency and to ensure services respond to the medium term financial plan for Stockton.
Please submit a comprehensive CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the job criteria set out above when applying for this post.
You are welcome to contact Michael at the office on (Apply online only) for a discussion about this role