SEND Caseworker

Interim SEND Caseworker

Salary: £280-£300 / Day

Contract:

Temporary – 3 Months Initially

Location:

Northwest England, Merseyside (2 days a week in office)

We are seeking an experienced Interim SEND Caseworker to join a local authority on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will manage a full caseload of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and will play a key role in ensuring statutory duties are met and high-quality outcomes are achieved for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

• Manage a full caseload of EHCPs in line with statutory timescales and SEND legislation
• Coordinate and carry out new EHC needs assessments from request through to final plan
• Lead and manage annual reviews, including preparation, attendance where required, and issuing outcomes
• Draft, amend and finalise high-quality EHCPs, ensuring they are clear, person-centred and legally compliant
• Liaise effectively with parents/carers, schools, settings, health professionals and social care
• Provide advice and guidance to families and professionals throughout the EHCP process
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation
• Contribute to service targets, quality assurance and continuous improvement

• Proven experience working as a SEND Caseworker within a local authority
• Strong working knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice and associated legislation
• Demonstrable experience of managing EHCPs, including assessments, reviews and plan writing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload and work to statutory deadlines
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and hit the ground running

Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years’ worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.

To discuss this vacancy further or any other opportunities, please contact Elise Revett or email in your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce.