EHCP Coordinator - Ackerman Pierce : Job Details

To coordinate and act as 'named officer' to support and advise parents/carers, providers and agencies regarding the Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment and review process.

To work with and follow up young people who are not in employment education and training (NEET) and/or not known to meet local and national targets when required.

Main responsibilities:

Knowledge, skill and experience:

• Relevant professional qualification at a minimum of level 4 or above or equivalent knowledge skills and experience.
• Demonstrates continuous professional development;
• Able to complete the awareness level of safeguarding training before any direct contact or work with children and work towards the Intermediate within 6 months of employment
• Experience of working with families, children and young people with SEND;
• Able to support children and young people to assess their own needs;
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of national legislation and local policies and procedures/processes in relation to the 0 - 25 Special Educational Needs Code of Practice, Participation of Young People in Education, Employment or Training, Continuing Health Care, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberties and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults;
• Ability to work as a team player and independently within local communities;
• Ability to contribute or chair a range of meetings;
• Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to effectively use information technology including Microsoft Office and Capita
• Ability to work to agreed deadlines & prioritise workloads;
• Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety;
• Ability to report on complaints, alerts and referrals regarding safeguarding;
• Ability to problem solve and deal with challenges in a pro-active and constructive manner;
• Ability to work on a varied caseload;