EHC Caseworker

West Northamptonshire Council’s Education, Health and Care (EHC) Team is expanding to meet the increasing demands within the SEN sector and is seeking passionate, dedicated EHC Caseworkers to support children, young people, and their families through statutory Special Educational Needs and Disabilities processes.

You’ll work closely with professionals across education, health, and social care to create high-quality, person-centred Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) that focus on positive outcomes and preparing for adulthood.

This is a dynamic, rewarding role where you’ll take responsibility for progressing individual cases, driving multi‑agency collaboration, and managing the administration of EHC Plans across West Northamptonshire.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Your responsibilities will include:

Coordinating statutory assessments and Annual Reviews, ensuring EHCPs are of a high standard and compliant with statutory time frames.

Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Reviewing EHCPs to ensure appropriate support is in place and outcomes are being met.

Chairing and attending multi‑agency meetings and EHC Annual Reviews, where appropriate.

Maintaining accurate records and contributing to service development through data analysis and reporting.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have experience working with children, young people, and families in a professional capacity.
• Can demonstrate empathy, resilience, and the ability to guide families through complex processes.
• Are confident in interpreting professional advice and producing clear, outcome-focused documentation.
• Possess excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills.
• Have a good understanding of SEND legislation and person‑centred planning (or are eager to develop knowledge).

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximise their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner.

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