EHCP Officer – SEND Social Care

Job Overview

Birmingham Children’s Trust is recruiting EHCP Officers to join its Designated Social Care Officer team based in Stirchley, Birmingham (B30 3BN
). This is a temporary role paying £17.92–£23.23 per hour, starting 13 July 2026.

• Complete statutory social care advice for EHCPs.
• Undertake telephone assessments with families and professionals.
• Manage a caseload of referrals against tight statutory deadlines.
• Liaise with parents, carers, and partner agencies.
• Signpost families to Early Help services.
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns.
• Work in accordance with the SEND Code of Practice.

• Experience in children’s social care, family support, or early help.
• Demonstrable ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, and communicate clearly in written, verbal, and telephone contexts.
• Strong IT and data entry skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and early help frameworks.
• A proactive, strengths‑based approach.
• A formal social work qualification is not required; this is a non‑qualified social care post.

• Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly.
• Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders.
• A desirable location with great transport links.
• A stable, well‑resourced, and encouraging working environment.