SEND Caseworker (Placement Annual Reviews)

SEND Caseworker - (Specialist Placement Annual Reviews)

I'm recruiting for experienced SEND Caseworkers to join a Local Authority SEND Team, with a particular focus on Specialist Placement annual reviews and wider annual review casework.

The role will involve managing a designated caseload of children and young people with SEND, coordinating annual reviews and ensuring EHCPs remain appropriate, accurate and compliant with statutory requirements.

Rate of pay: £280 - £300 per day

Working Arrangements: (Hybrid or Remote working)

Contract: 3-6 months

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of children and young people with SEND, with a focus on Specialist Placement annual reviews.
• Coordinate and complete annual review processes from start to finish.
• Liaise with parents/carers, schools, specialist settings and professionals to gather relevant information and advice.
• Review existing EHCPs and identify where amendments to needs, outcomes or provision are required.
• Process EHCP amendments following annual reviews and ensure plans accurately reflect the child's or young person's current needs.
• Ensure all annual review casework is completed within statutory timescales.
• Work closely with specialist education settings to ensure appropriate provision continues to meet individual needs.
• Provide advice and guidance to families, schools and other professionals throughout the annual review process.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive case records and documentation.
• Ensure all casework is undertaken in line with the SEND Code of Practice, legislation and local authority policies.
• Build effective working relationships with families, education settings and wider SEND professionals.

Experience Required:

• Recent experience working within a Local Authority SEND service.
• Strong experience managing annual review casework.
• Experience of Specialist Placement annual reviews would be highly desirable.
• Good understanding of EHCPs, amendments and statutory SEND processes.
• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively and work to statutory deadlines.

This role would suit an experienced SEND Caseworker, EHCP Officer, Annual Review Officer or Specialist Placement Caseworker with strong Local Authority SEND experience.

Referral Scheme:
Recommend a colleague who we successfully place and receive up to £250.

To apply, email or call Dane on 01772 954 200.

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