SEN Case Officer

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representingCamden Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a SEN Case Officer this role will be: Hybrid/REMOTE N1C 4AG

The right candidate will:

To support CSF Special Educational Needs Team in fulfilling its role in carrying out the statutory Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments of children and young people with special educational needs (SEN).

To ensure EHC needs assessments are carried out in a timely way in collaboration with involved professionals and families.

To support the service in maintaining effective organisation and data management processes during the statutory EHC needs assessment process and/or related case-work. The administration of the EHC needs assessment process is implemented in accordance with statutory guidelines:

• Parents and professionals contribute advice in a timely way in relation to the statutory assessment of individual children and young people undergoing assessment
• Assessment Co-ordinators, Planning and Placement Officers and other professionals including named staff in schools, early years and college settings are aware of deadlines and requirements
• Parents are aware of and engaged in the process
• All parental and practitioner advice is available, using agreed information management systems
• Draft plans are written, in conjunction with Assessment Co-ordinators, in a timely way
• Input by all involved professionals to the EHC needs assessment process is co-ordinated so that statutory timescales are met

We require the following:

• Experience working within a local authority
• Candidate should have experience and knowledge of the phase transfer process and be able to carry out relevant case work and attend annual reviews
• Case management experience which would support the tribunal service
• Candidate must have experience in processing annual reviews and be able to have a person-centred approach as well as having a thorough understanding of the required process when amending EHCP

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon,