SEND Caseworker

Location: Knowsley

Job Title:

Interim SEND Caseworker

Contract:

Temporary – 3 Months Initially
Rate: £280 to £300 Per Day

Location:

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

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Interim SEND Caseworker to join a local authority on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will manage a full caseload of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and will play a key role in ensuring statutory duties are met and high-quality outcomes are achieved for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Key Responsibilities

Manage a full caseload of EHCPs in line with statutory timescales and SEND legislation
Coordinate and carry out new EHC needs assessments from request through to final plan
Lead and manage annual reviews, including preparation, attendance where required, and issuing outcomes
Draft, amend and finalise high-quality EHCPs, ensuring they are clear, person-centred and legally compliant
Liaise effectively with parents/carers, schools, settings, health professionals and social care
Provide advice and guidance to families and professionals throughout the EHCP process
Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation
Contribute to service targets, quality assurance and continuous improvement

Essential Requirements

Proven experience working as a SEND Caseworker within a local authority
Strong working knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice and associated legislation
Demonstrable experience of managing EHCPs, including assessments, reviews and plan writing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage a high-volume caseload and work to statutory deadlines
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and hit the ground running

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?
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