EHCP Coordination Officer COUNCIL

EHCP Coordination Officer – SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

It takes 3 days to be among the first 25 applicants. 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 also be titled SEND Case Officer.

The 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, and we also aim for regular visits to schools and settings.

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

• Woodhatch Place, Reigate, RH2 8EF
• Victoria Gate, Woking, GU21 6JD
• Dakota, Weybridge, KT13 0YP

• 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 with a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts (gym, travel, shopping)
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

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 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 deep understanding of SEND legislation.

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

• Work directly with families using a person-centred approach to maintain and update EHCPs.
• Coordinate input from Education, Health and Care services to ensure each child receives the right support for their needs.
• Advise schools and other settings, helping to ensure EHCPs are clear, accurate and high quality.

Reflective practice and continuous improvement are key to this role. Your impact will help us achieve the best outcomes for the children we support.

The role involves working in and visiting venues across a locality to build professional relationships, so you will need a willingness and ability to travel around the county.

To be considered for shortlisting, your application must 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 articulate recommendations in written reports.
• Proven ability to write and amend EHCPs and present relevant information to fully inform decision-making.
• Experience working collaboratively with children, young people and families to ensure their views are actively heard and applied.
• Extensive experience supporting vulnerable children and young people, particularly those with SEND.
• Clear and confident communication skills, both in writing and in person, with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Competence in a range of IT tools including MS Office and database management systems.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 01/02/2026, with interviews planned to follow from the week commencing 23/02/2026.

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children and Adults' Barred List checks will be required.

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1 April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations.

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, valuing inclusion and warmly welcoming you to a workplace where everyone belongs.