EHCP Coordination Officer

Position: EHCP Coordination Officer (Permanent)
The starting salary for these full-time, permanent positions is £36,873 per annum based on a 36-hour working week.

We're excited to be recruiting EHCP (Education, Health, and Care Plan) Coordination Officers to join our fantastic Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service. This role may be more commonly titled as SEND Case Officer, which may help with your understanding of how the role aligns itself outside of Surrey.

These roles are open to hybrid working. As a team we split our time between working from home and in the office for a minimum of two days per week. We also aim for visits to schools and settings to take place on a regular basis as we continue to build on our collaborative working.

The roles will be based at one of our area offices. You can indicate your preferred location during the application process; however, final placement will be determined according to service needs:

Woodhatch Place, Reigate, RH2 8EF

Victoria Gate, Woking, GU21 6JD

Dakota, Weybridge, KT13 0YP
Our Offer to You

26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
A generous local government salary related pension
Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About the Role

Join our SEND Service - Make a Real Difference! If you're committed to collaboration, advocacy, and making things happen, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for compassionate, knowledgeable, and proactive individuals who can communicate clearly and build trusted relationships. Our young people want adults who listen, explain things honestly, and keep them at the centre of every decision. Parents and carers value empathy, strong organisational skills, and a deep understanding of SEND legislation and diverse needs. Schools need consistent, accessible professionals who are experts in SEND and can guide them through the system with clarity and confidence.

At Surrey County Council, we're committed to providing excellent support for children and young people with SEND. Our SEND services work together to deliver timely, effective support that leads to positive outcomes. We focus on building strong, respectful relationships with families, schools, and partner organisations, with relational and restorative working practices underpinning all our work.

As an EHCP Coordination Officer, you'll be part of a busy area SEND team, primarily focused on managing the statutory annual review process.

Your key responsibilities as an EHCP Coordination Officer will include:

Working directly with families, using a person-centred approach to maintain and update Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
Coordinating input from Education, Health, and Care services to ensure each child receives the right support for their needs
Advising schools and other settings, helping to ensure EHCPs are clear, accurate, and high quality

Reflective practice and continuous improvement are key to this role, and you'll be part of a team that puts the child at the centre of everything we do. This is a challenging role but, by working in close collaboration with children's Social Care, Health, parents/carers and families, as well as schools, your impact will help us to achieve the best outcomes for the children we support.

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

Educated to A-level standard or equivalent, with demonstrable experience and understanding of SEND, including the SEND Code of Practice and the Children and Families Act 2014
Familiarity with Surrey County Council's Local Offer and the provision across mainstream and special schools, or a willingness to develop this knowledge
Knowledge of evidence-based interventions and the ability to clearly…