SEN Caseworker

EHC Coordinators (SEN Caseworkers) – Hampshire County Council

We are currently looking for EHC Coordinators to support the PFA and 0–11 years teams.

3‑month contract initially, with a possibility of extension.

Inside IR35. Fully remote. Full‑time hours only – PAYE – £235.
Umbrella / LTD – £307.

• Manage the EHC needs assessment process for a set locality.
• Carry out day‑to‑day casework, ensuring quality, consistency and effective prioritisation of tasks for a set number of cases.
• Record all processes and decisions accurately on the SEN database and the casework file; keep all relevant parties informed.
• Ensure that all children have their EHC plans reviewed annually and that transition plans are completed where required.
• Advise and support parents through the EHC assessment.
• Attend annual review meetings, case planning meetings and represent the local education authority at school‑based meetings.

• Minimum 12 months experience in a similar LA role, with full‑cycle EHC management experience.
• Competence in discussing caseloads, statutory processes and experience with >250 caseloads.
• Experience in tribunals and preparing packs.
• Experience carrying out 20‑week assessment work.
• Detailed knowledge of the statutory framework (Children and Families Act 2014, SEN Regulations 2014, SEN code of practice) and Hampshire County Council policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the wider education system, including maintained school services and social care.
• Ability to recommend improvements to processes and procedures that enhance team and service efficiency.

For more information please contact the reference email (URL removed).

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Hampshire is a trading style joint‑venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. It is an equal‑opportunity employer that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.