Post SEND Officer

3-Month Initial Contract (Likely Extension)

£300 per day

Inside IR35 (via umbrella)

Fully Remote

CVs are being reviewed immediately with interviews taking place as soon as suitable candidates are identified.

Are you an experienced SEND Case Officer looking for a fully remote contract where you can make an immediate impact? This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled SEND Case Officer to join a busy local authority team focused on reducing backlogs, improving outcomes for young people and delivering high-quality EHCP services for post-14 learners.

As a SEND Case Officer
, you will manage a complex caseload of young people aged 14+, taking responsibility for statutory assessments, annual reviews and EHCP amendments whilst ensuring compliance with legislation and statutory timescales. The team is looking for a proactive SEND Case Officer who is solutions-focused, confident in their decision-making and capable of producing high-quality plans with minimal supervision.

• Manage a caseload of post-14 children and young people with SEND, coordinating EHC needs assessments and EHCP processes
• Lead on annual reviews
  , phase transfers and preparation for adulthood pathways
• Work collaboratively with parents, schools, health professionals and social care partners through effective multi-agency working
• Prepare high-quality documentation to support SEND Tribunals
  , mediation and legal proceedings
• Maintain accurate case records whilst ensuring compliance with statutory timescales and quality assurance standards

• Previous experience working as a SEND Case Officer within a local authority statutory SEND service
• Strong knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014
  , SEND Regulations 2014 and SEND Code of Practice 2015
• Proven experience managing complex EHCP caseloads and delivering within statutory deadlines
• Confidence undertaking new assessments, annual reviews and communicating effectively with parents and carers
• Experience supporting tribunal processes, case preparation and working with SEND case management systems

This role will suit an organised and resilient professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys finding solutions, improving processes and delivering positive outcomes for young people and families.

Baltimore Consulting is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices, and all applications are considered based on the requirements of the role and the information available at the time of review.