SEND CaseworkerCouncil
Terms and Conditions: Full Time, Permanent, 37 hours per week
Department: Childrens & Education
Interview date: 17th November 2026
The Statutory Assessment Team is looking to recruit a SEND Caseworker to support the Council in delivering its statutory duties for children and young people with SEND aged 0-25. The role provides advice and support to parents, schools and professionals, manages Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes, and maintains accurate SEND data and records.
The successful candidate will:
- Manage a caseload of children/young people with EHCPs or going through the statutory assessment process
- Support the statutory assessment, annual review and EHCP amendment process, adhering to statutory timescale
- Act as a first point of contact for parents, schools and professionals, providing guidance on SEND procedures and EHCPs
- Issue and manage correspondence for the above
- Maintain accurate records and day to day management of SEND database
- Administer SEND panels, annual reviews, appeals and consultations
- Manage consultations for admissions to schools
- Coordinate arrangements for pupils moving in and out of the borough
- Monitor and manage funding and placement information
For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Julie Jackson via [email protected].
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