Ehcp Support Adviser

**The Role**

Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is seeking a dedicated and proactive EHCP Support Adviser to join the Student Support and Wellbeing (SSWI) team. This is an exciting opportunity to support students with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs), ensuring their needs are met and they successfully work towards their outcomes.

**Your Responsibilities Will Include**:
In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting students with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) by coordinating EHCP processes:

- Coordinating EHCP reviews, ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice.
- Liaising with students, parents, carers, and external agencies (e.g., schools, social workers, health professionals) to facilitate smooth transitions and support needs.
- Supporting curriculum teams in preparing and implementing EHCPs.
- Providing guidance on EHCP processes and additional learning support.
- Ensuring accurate documentation and timely completion of EHCP-related tasks.
- Contributing to inclusion initiatives and participating in recruitment events to promote support for SEND learners.

**Why Join Us?**

Becoming part of B&FC means joining a community committed to student success and well-being. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your professional skills. B&FC invests in its employees, providing ongoing training and career development opportunities.

**Rewards and Benefits**:
Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified
- Enhanced leave allowance of **38 days**(full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Competitive pension scheme:

- Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - **28.68%** employer contribution
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - **19.3%** employer contribution
- Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
- Agile working opportunities
- Enhanced Family friendly policies
- Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:

- Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
- Occupational Health
- FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
- FREE eye tests
- Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
- FREE healthy breakfast
- Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
- Health and beauty salon
- Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
- Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
- FREE car parking
- Car lease scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am - 5pm during selected half-term breaks

**Job Type**

Permanent

**Curriculum / Service Area**

Student Support and Wellbeing

**Campus / Location**

Bispham

**Hours per week**

37

**Part-Year?**

No

**Post scale**

Scale 4/5

**Post Scale Range (FTE)**

£25,547 - £29,823

**Closing Date**

24/02/2025