SEND Case Officer - Connect2Surrey : Job Details

Connect2Surrey | Surrey County Council

Locum SEND Case Officer

Education

£220 - £280 Umb

Our Vision

In Surrey's Children, Families and Lifelong Learning services, we feel proud to have careers with a purpose, in many different roles, working closely with partners, that support real people and real lives.

We believe in long lasting relationships with our workforce & are continuously looking to develop the experience. Across the Council, we are looking to connect & retain Qualified Social Workers, with a passion for making a difference, to families in our communities.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with families, schools, and relevant professionals to facilitate the assessment process for children and young people with SEND, ensuring that their needs are accurately identified and documented.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to develop EHCPs that outline the child's educational, health, and social care needs, as well as the support services required to meet those needs, based on assessment findings. Also overseeing the periodic review of EHCPs to ensure that they remain relevant and effective over time.
• Acting as a central point of contact for parents, schools, healthcare providers, and local authority departments involved in the EHCP process, facilitating communication, collaboration, and partnership working to support positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
• Monitoring the implementation of EHCPs and the provision of support services, ensuring that children and young people receive the appropriate interventions and that outcomes are reviewed and evaluated regularly to inform ongoing planning and decision-making.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practice guidelines related to SEND provision and EHCP processes, ensuring compliance and promoting continuous improvement in service delivery.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of 3 Years Experience, amending & creating EHCP's.
• Strong work ethic, with competency in handling a varied & complex caseload.
• Care centred & solution driven approach.
• High level report writing skills.
• Self-motivation & self-discipline.

Should your skillset meet the criteria, please forward a copy of your CV to;

Connect2Surreyis a trading style of Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Surrey County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Surrey is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.