EHCP Quality Practitioner

In this rewarding role, you'll work at the heart of our SEND Partnership, supporting improvements to Education, Health and Care Plans and ensuring every child gets the support they need to thrive. If you're organised, collaborative and committed to making a positive difference, this is the role for you. This role may be suitable for home working, following an assessment. Home-based roles require a minimum of one day in the office/site per week.

Interviews for this role will be held on 20 March.

• Support the EHC Quality Practice Lead to improve the quality of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Organise and co-ordinate training sessions with schools, settings and partners.
• Attend and facilitate annual reviews to ensure compliance and high-quality plans.
• Communicate SEND legislation and local processes clearly to all stakeholders.
• Analyse EHCP data and outcomes to identify priorities and inform training.
• Audit EHCPs and work with schools to improve plans rated as requiring improvement.
• Ensure a minimum of one day in the office/site per week if working from home, after assessment.

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (proof of licence and vehicle insurance required).
• NVQ Level 3 in business administration or a relevant field, with knowledge of SEND principles and legislation.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in education, local government or a related field.
• Excellent ICT skills, including MS Teams, Word, PowerPoint and data systems.
• Effective communication skills and resilience when managing challenging conversations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, schools, health professionals and families.
• A flexible, calm and professional approach in changing environments.
• Enhanced DBS check will be required (unless already registered with the DBS Update Service).

• Great holiday benefits – 28 days annual leave (32 days after five years) plus public holidays. Holiday purchase scheme allows up to 5 additional days.
• Excellent pension – National Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
• Employee benefits programme: health cash plan, low-cost bike purchase scheme, high street discounts, entertainment and travel discounts.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme – low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.
• Blue Light Card – additional discounts for employees working within social care.

Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. Find out more about working with us here: , Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.

We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference. We're very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.

We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it's time for a new role. If you'd like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.