Send Ehc Coordinator

**Advert Information** Job Title**: SEND EHC Coordinator
**Location**: Based at either Apsley or Stevenage, with travel across areas within Hertfordshire*
**Starting Salary**:£32,076 pa with the opportunity to progress to £34,834 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
**Hours**: 37 per week
**Contract**: Permanent

**Diversity**:We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce

Things are changing in SEND for Hertfordshire County Council. We are making SEND everyone's business.

Do you want to make a positive impact and be part of that change? We’re investing in our statutory SEND workforce.

**What does the role involve?**

We are creating opportunities for you to specialise in the following areas: early years, school-age, further education and for those with significant additional vulnerabilities such as being in the care of Hertfordshire County Council or are struggling to attend schools.

You'll support families and schools within one of the specialist areas listed above, to understand the statutory process for SEND and what our local offer of support means for them. This includes attending meetings to discuss needs and provision; writing or amending EHC plans with a focus on ensuring progress and outcomes; and managing placement or provision requests that come in from schools and parents. A key part of the role is developing relationships with parents, and professionals across education, health and care.

**We are looking for you to have**:

- Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and the Children and Families Act 2014.
- Educated to A level or equivalent.
- Excellent communication skills
- High level of literacy to support good case recording and quality EHC plans.
- Hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work
- Desirable: previous experience working in schools to deliver SEND provision or experience with other stakeholders including parents, education, care and health.
- Please note there will be induction training period up to 12 weeks upon starting with us, with a requirement of presence in the office for a significant part of that, although with some flexibility as required and as agreed with your manager and in line with the needs of the service / training delivery. Following that, we ask all staff to work from the office 2 days a week. During the other 3 days staff work remotely and carry out any school meetings / visits.

**Additional Information** What’s in it for you?**

You’ll be part of an exciting new staff development initiative: the Hertfordshire SEND Academy. This will comprise of a top quality induction, ongoing learning and wellbeing programme, with the aim of building a highly skilled and confident workforce within a supportive work culture. This will help us to achieve our aim of a high level of job satisfaction alongside positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Excellent Career Development
- Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits
- Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
- Shopping Discounts
- Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes

This is a challenging but rewarding role, bringing together professionals and families to ensure that statutory obligations are met whilst keeping the child at the centre. It requires resilience, a drive for ambitious outcomes for children, and the ability to champion local solutions. In return, you’ll have opportunities to work with a passionate team, access to continuous learning and development, and progression opportunities.

The SEND service coordinates assessments, reviews and provision for children and young people in Hertfordshire who have special educational needs and / or disabilities. The team focuses on coordinating professionals across education, health and care and coproducing plans and provision with families.

**Interview Date**: Interviews will take place on a weekly basis. You will be contacted within 2 weeks to confirm if you have been shortlisted for interview.

Job Reference: HCC24074