Ehc Caseworker

Description:

West Northamptonshire Council’s Education, Health and Care (EHC) Team is expanding to support children, young people, and families through statutory Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) processes. The EHC Caseworker role involves managing individual cases, coordinating statutory assessments, and creating high-quality, person-centred Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) to achieve positive outcomes and prepare children for adulthood.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage EHC cases, coordinating statutory assessments and Annual Reviews while ensuring compliance with statutory timeframes

• Build and maintain strong multi-agency relationships across education, health, and social care

• Review EHCPs to ensure appropriate support is in place and outcomes are being met

• Chair and attend multi-agency meetings and EHC Annual Reviews as required

• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service development through data analysis and reporting

Candidate Requirements:

• Empathy, resilience, and ability to guide families through complex processes

• Confidence in interpreting professional advice and producing clear, outcome-focused documentation

• Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills

• Experience working with children, young people, and families

• Knowledge of SEND legislation and person-centred planning (or willingness to develop expertise)

Additional Information:

• Role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; subject to enhanced DBS certificate

• Regulated activity: subject to Children and Adults Barred List check

• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and vulnerable adults

• Interviews will assess candidates against person specification and include scenario-based questions and a task

• Shortlisting: Week commencing 8th September 2025

• Interview dates: 23rd, 24th, and 26th September 2025