SEND Case Officer

Position: SEND Case Officer 18.5 Hours
SEND Case Officer (Lancashire) – Part Time (18.5 Hours) – Hybrid

Lancashire County Council is seeking an experienced SEND Case Officer to join its SEND Service on a part-time basis (18.5 hours per week). This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEND professional to manage a statutory caseload, draft high-quality Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and work collaboratively with families, schools, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The successful candidate will be responsible for writing EHCPs, managing a caseload, navigating the Education Health Module (EHM), and ensuring statutory processes are completed in line with SEND legislation. The role is 18.5 hours per week, split across 3 working days, with attendance in the office every Tuesday required.

Main Duties:

Manage a caseload of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Draft, amend, and maintain high-quality, legally compliant Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
Navigate and utilise the Education Health Module (EHM) effectively to manage statutory processes
Coordinate Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments where required
Coordinate annual reviews and ensure statutory timescales are met
Work collaboratively with parents, carers, schools, educational settings, and multidisciplinary professionals
Provide advice and guidance regarding SEND processes and statutory responsibilities
Maintain accurate case records and statutory documentation
Prepare reports and case summaries to a high standard
Work within the SEND Code of Practice and Children and Families Act 2014
Support positive outcomes for children and young people through effective case management

Requirements:

Experience working as a SEND Case Officer, SEN Case Officer, EHCP Coordinator, EHC Caseworker, or within a similar statutory SEND role
Extensive experience writing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
Experience managing a statutory SEND caseload
Experience using the Education Health Module (EHM)
Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, the Children and Families Act 2014, and associated SEND legislation
Excellent written communication and report writing skills
Ability to manage statutory timescales and competing priorities
Experience working collaboratively with families, schools, educational settings, and partner agencies
Ability to work independently within a fast-paced SEND service
Why Join Our Agency?

With over 10 years' experience in SEND and public sector recruitment, Ackerman Pierce provides a dedicated and supportive service throughout your placement. Each candidate is assigned a consultant for full support from registration through to completion of assignment. We offer a fast and efficient onboarding process, DBS assistance, and weekly pay.

To discuss this SEND Case Officer (Lancashire) opportunity, please contact Ella Hajittofis or send your updated CV today