Job Title: EDU - Post 16 Case Officer Location: Chatham Pay Rate: £340 per week Duration: Initially 3 months (with potential for extension) Start Date: 28/03/2025 We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced EDU - Post 16 Case Officer for one of our clients based in Chatham. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and manage a caseload of young people with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs). The role will involve providing guidance, support, and technical advice to young people and parent-carers, ensuring the smooth management and progression of cases. Key Responsibilities: Act as the named officer for young people and parent-carers, providing advice on statutory procedures related to EHCPs (via written communication, telephone, and face-to-face support). Offer technical advice and support to young people regarding the annual review process for EHCPs. Manage a high caseload of Year 11 students efficiently and effectively. Coordinate professional input for EHCP reviews, including multi-agency advice. Ensure the accurate transfer and incorporation of recommendations from professional reports into amended EHCPs. Arrange and hold annual review meetings for young people in non-maintained settings. Attend annual reviews for complex and phase transfer cases when required. Maintain clear communication with stakeholders and ensure accurate recording of interactions. Support young people while their EHCPs are in place. Prepare documents and liaise with schools/colleges for phase transitions for children and young people with EHCPs. Effectively use the SEN database in line with the council’s protocols to record SEND processes. Update and maintain accurate data for pupils with SEN in accordance with Medway SEN processes and requirements. Amend EHCPs following annual reviews within statutory timeframes. Liaise with other Local Authorities regarding the transfer of pupils with EHCPs into and out of Medway. Actively reduce the number of EOTAS (Education Other Than At School) cases for post-16 young people. Coordinate and finalize Post 16 transition plans, including case management and updates. Handle cases for pupils moving in and out of the area, including attending meetings and arranging professional consultations. Ensure up-to-date records in Synergy and participate in data cleansing activities. Work closely with providers, agencies, and parents to ensure timely and accurate communication regarding cases. Manage consultations for placements, follow up on responses, and update Synergy with outcomes. Maintain accurate student files and data records for each case. Specific Post 16 Responsibilities: Ensure timely completion of annual reviews and respond to amendment decisions in the correct decision-making groups. Chair review meetings as required. Oversee phase transfers, including Year 11 to Year 12 and beyond, ensuring compliance with statutory guidelines. Present independent or special placement requests for post-16 students to the decision-making group. Work to end all EOTAS packages and high-cost independent settings, promoting general FE or cost-effective provisions. Ensure that young people no longer attending education or who have completed a full Level 3 qualification have reviews to cease their EHCP. Liaise with the Post 16 General Lead to prevent double funding (e.g., attending full-time education while claiming Universal Credit). Work directly with young people to guide them through the post-16 education journey and various routes out of education. Build strong relationships with social care and health partners to support transitions for education leavers unable to enter employment or higher education. Ensure accurate data updates in Synergy and case management systems for each young person. Understand the post-16 funding streams, qualifications, and study programmes, and how study hours are determined. Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience in case management, ideally within SEN or education. Knowledge of EHCPs and the statutory processes involved. Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders, including young people, parents, schools, colleges, and other agencies. Experience in managing complex cases and adhering to statutory timeframes. Ability to work as part of a team and independently, managing a caseload efficiently. Strong organizational and time management skills. If you meet the criteria and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please apply today