Senior SEND Caseworker

Senior SEND Caseworker

Salary: £320-£340 / Day
Job type:
Long Term Contract

Location:

Liverpool

Job Title:

Interim Senior SEND Caseworker

Contract:

Temporary – 3 Months Initially
Rate: £320 to £340 Per Day Umbrella

Location:

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

We are seeking an experienced Senior SEND Caseworker to join a local authority SEND service on an interim basis. The post holder will manage a complex caseload of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) while also providing professional oversight, guidance and support to SEND Caseworkers to ensure statutory compliance and high-quality practice across the service.

• Manage a complex and high-priority caseload of EHCPs in line with statutory requirements
• Lead on new EHC needs assessments, including complex cases and tribunal-related work
• Oversee and quality assure annual reviews and EHCP amendments
• Draft, review and sign off high-quality, legally compliant EHCPs
• Provide practice guidance, mentoring and case oversight to SEND Caseworkers
• Support the resolution of complaints, mediations and SEND Tribunal matters
• Act as a key point of contact for parents/carers, schools and partner agencies in complex cases
• Ensure statutory timescales and service performance targets are met
• Contribute to service improvement, audits and policy development
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to reporting requirements

• Significant experience working as a SEND Caseworker or Senior SEND Caseworker within a local authority
• In-depth knowledge of SEND legislation, including the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice
• Proven experience managing complex EHCP cases and providing case oversight
• Strong EHCP drafting and quality assurance skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work autonomously while supporting and guiding others
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands

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.