About the role
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: 1 year fixed term maternity cover
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 have opportunities for you to specialise in one of the below teams:
You'll support families/schools/colleges, 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/colleges/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.
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.
* Please note there will be induction training period up to 6 weeks upon starting with us in Stevenage, 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.
PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO SEE MORE INFORMATION AND APPLY:
SEND EHC Coordinator (hertfordshire.gov.uk)
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