SEND Caseworker - Interims

We're Recruiting – Interim SEND Caseworker

Recruiting through We Do Social Work

Location: Hybrid
Contract: Interim / Temporary
Duration: 3–6 months
Rate: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

We Do Social Work is currently recruiting experienced Interim SEND Caseworkers on behalf of our Local Authority partners across the UK.

If you're an experienced SEND professional looking for your next interim opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. We work with councils that value high-quality practitioners who are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

As an Interim SEND Caseworker, you will manage a caseload of Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments and plans, ensuring statutory compliance while working collaboratively with families, schools, health professionals, and partner agencies.

• Manage a caseload of EHC needs assessments, annual reviews, amendments, and phase transfers.
• Ensure compliance with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Draft, review, and amend high-quality Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Build positive relationships with parents, carers, educational settings, health professionals, and social care teams.
• Coordinate multi-agency meetings and support person-centred planning.
• Maintain accurate case records and meet statutory deadlines.
• Contribute to service improvements and performance targets.

We're looking for professionals who have:

• Previous experience working as a SEND Caseworker within a UK Local Authority.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and statutory processes.
• Experience managing EHC assessments, annual reviews, and EHCP drafting.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage a busy caseload while delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Experience using Local Authority case management systems is advantageous.