Lead Case Co-Ordinator

Overview

Job Title:

Lead Case Co-Ordinator

Location:

Shire Hall, Gloucestershire

Contract Type:
Fixed Term | Duration:
One year | Hours per Week: 37

Salary: £48,226 - £51,356 per annum

Closing Date: 22/02/2026 | Job Requisition Number: 13449

This post is not open to job share.

• Deliver a high‑quality casework function that supports children, young people and their families throughout the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process.
• Work with a wide range of professionals (SENCOs, educational settings, health colleagues and external agencies) to ensure statutory plans are prepared, monitored and reviewed in line with legal time frames and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Manage a demanding and fast‑paced workload with excellent organisational and communication skills, meeting strict statutory deadlines and providing clear, empathetic, professional contact for families.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by raising the quality of EHCP documentation, supporting effective partnership working, and strengthening processes and outcomes.
• Demonstrate resilience, remain focused under pressure, and uphold inclusive practice.
• Play a key role in shaping the educational journeys of children and young people with SEND, supporting them and their families through a process with significant impact.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment with a focus on statutory deadlines.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills; ability to navigate complex situations with clarity and empathy.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and continuous improvement in EHCP processes.

• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
• Option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part‑time staff)
• Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
• Career development and qualification opportunities
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with free, confidential counselling and advice 24/7
• In‑house Occupational Health service
• Employee discount scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Links to employee networks (e.g., Prism LGBT+ and Young Employees Network)

If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference, please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” button.

For an informal discussion about the role, contact Lauren Hobbs via email at lauren.

Closing date: 22/02/2026. Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e‑mail and invited to interview week commencing 02/03/2026.

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below: EHCP Lead Case Coordinator – Job Profile

This position is subject to a DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are an inclusive and supportive employer aiming to attract and retain excellent people to serve Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. We require fluency in English for customer facing roles under the Immigration Act 2016.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for many roles, balancing service needs with individual choice.