Sen Casework Officer

2 weeks ago

Harrow, United Kingdom Harrow Council Full time

Overview:
Harrow Council is looking for a SEN Casework Officer to join on a fixed-term/secondment contract for 10 months.

You will be responsible for a specified caseload with regard to the Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessment and review process for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, across the 0 - 25-year-old age range.

With supervision from the SEN Senior Professional, the postholder will oversee the co-ordination of the statutory assessment process for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, across the 0 - 25-year-old age range.

Tasks include preparing draft, final and amended EHC Plans, attending annual reviews and presenting case specific requests to the weekly assessment and review panel. The postholder will also provide advice and guidance to parents, children and young people with SEN, schools and other professionals regarding the requirements of the SEND Code of Practice 2015. Furthermore, duties include working closely with a range of service providers including education, health, social care and the voluntary sector to ensure effective and timely delivery of the EHC process and EHC Plans.

About you:

- Detailed knowledge of the EHC assessment process and annual review process, as set out in the SEND Code of Practice (SEN COP) 2015 and the Children and Families Act 2014.
- Experience of working within a casework function, managing caseloads and competing priorities.
- Ability to provide advice and guidance at meetings with parents and professionals in line with the SEND COP and relevant local guidance.
- Experience of, and ability to, work collaboratively within a team environment and with a range of professionals from other agencies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to travel to meetings independently.
- Willingness to learn new skills and attend courses as appropriate.
- A good standard of literacy and numeracy - GCSE English and Maths or equivalent (A- C).

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