Service Care Education are looking for a SEND Casework Practitioner to work within the Wokingham Borough Council on a 3-month contract.
Location: Wokingham (Remote)
Pay: £260-£300 per day umb ltd
Job role/Responsibilities:
The SEND Team sits within a wider Education & Inclusion Service and currently manages the statutory functions associated with Education, Health, and Care Needs Assessments, maintaining Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCP) and making arrangements for children and young people with an EHCP to access suitable educational placements in schools, colleges and other provision.
Manage and oversee the statutory process for Education, Health, and Care Needs Assessments in compliance with relevant legislation, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
Develop, maintain, and regularly review Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) to ensure they remain accurate, relevant, and reflective of the child or young person's needs and aspirations.
Work collaboratively with families, schools, colleges, and alternative provisions to identify and secure suitable educational placements for children and young people with EHCPs.
Act as a key point of contact for families, schools, and partner agencies, providing guidance and support on SEND-related matters while fostering positive relationships.
Monitor and ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice, contributing to internal audits and quality assurance processes to improve servi...