Locum EHC Coordinator - SEND Case Officer - Competitive Pay, Flexible Contract in Derby Are you a Registered Manager looking for a rewarding locum role in Manchester? We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility Job Title: EHC Coordinator - SEND Case Officer Location: Derby (remote) Duration: 3 - 6 months ongoing Schedule: Mon - Fri, 9 - 5 Start Date: April 2025 Rate of Pay: £240 - £260 per day Contact: Faieq - / POST OBJECTIVES: • Have a strong working knowledge of the Children & Families Act 2014, the Special educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014, the SEN Code 2015 and the Care Act.• 3 YEAR MINIMUM EXPERIENCE IN SEND • Hold and manage a Caseload of children and/or young people with EHCP's.• Co-ordinate the statutory EHCNA process for Children & Young People (CYP) with SEND and have a detailed knowledge of the timescales within the process.• Work in co-production with parents and CYP to ensure their views and voice are represented in all documents• Have a good understanding of the Preparing for Adulthood outcomes and ensure this is reflected in both your work with young people and within their EHCP's• Write high quality EHC plans, ensuring that the CYP's views and aspirations are reflected and that outcomes are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timebound).• Have a good understanding of the Nottinghamshire graduated response to supporting children and young people with SEND, including those services who provide support at 'SEN Support' level• Manage the communications and expectations of families whose children or young people have SEND in relation to support and services that are available through the Local offer.• Facilitate multi-agency meetings to agree the content of new or reviewed Education, Health & Care Plans as well as where it has been agreed that an education placement may be at risk.• Develop strong links with Education, Health & Care colleagues.• Join a well-established locality-based team, developing locality links and relationships with others.• Have good literacy & I.T skills and a working knowledge of MOSAIC case management system would be beneficial. We are looking for highly motivated resilient workers with the ability to work under pressure. A team player, you will need to demonstrate your enthusiasm to improve services for disabled children, young people and be able to organise and manage your work within set statutory timescales. You will have high level skills in communication and negotiation, with experience in working effectively with disabled children/young people and their parents/carers, as well as a range of Education, Health & Social Care agencies and professionals. Requirements & Qualifications Educated to a level 5 or above qualification in a Children's Services or Adult related area 1. Good working and extensive knowledge of a wide range of SEND 2. Working knowledge and understanding of the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Regulations 2015 and SEND Code of Practice 2014 3. Knowledge of other related legislation including: · Legislation governing Adult Social Care, the Children's Act 1989&2004 and safeguarding processes. · Education Act 1996 · School admissions code 2014 · Equality Act 2010 · Care Act 2014 · Mental Capacity Act 2005 4. Hold, or be prepared to work towards, the SEND Case Award (National Association of Special Educational Needs) or an equivalent SEND qualification 5. Understanding of and commitment to person centred approaches, personalisation and the principles of key working 6. Knowledge of the pathways through the education system for children and young people with SEND and a good understanding of preparation for adulthood &nbs