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Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us click here.
EHCP Coordinator
The SEND Service is responsible for managing the statutory functions involved in educational, health and care needs assessments and maintaining all Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), whilst working collaboratively with the child or young person and their families, the educational setting and all other professionals involved.
We are currently recruiting for one permanent position and one fixed-term position (12 months). Please indicate your preferred option in your supporting statement.
About the role
Coordinators are responsible for managing the Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan process to ensure that children and young people with SEND (aged 0–25) receive appropriate assessments, services, and provision across Education, Health, and Social Care.
As a coordinator you will have a defined caseload and have primary responsibility for coordinating the entire EHC process with families, from the initial needs assessment to the finalisation of the plan. This includes:
- Managing the EHC Needs Assessment, presenting cases to the SEN Panel, coordinating assessments from partner agencies, and drafting and finalising EHC Plans in collaboration with families.
- You will be expected to demonstrate a professional, solution-focused approach, acting as exemplars within the service and maintaining a strong focus on improving customer satisfaction.
- Carry out all statutory SEN assessment and placement duties efficiently and within timescales, ensuring appropriate placement decisions are made for children and young people aged 0–25.
- Ensure that the provision outlined in EHC Plans is effectively delivered, coordinators will work collaboratively with service providers and families, taking appropriate action where delivery is not meeting expectations. They are also responsible for managing processes such as Annual Reviews, Transition Reviews, provision and placement requests, and changes to the EHCP.
- Lead Annual Reviews when required and contribute to the service’s monitoring systems for managing all review processes.
For an informal discussion please reach out to Helen Mayne at: helen.mayne@
About you
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths and bring a strong understanding of service delivery across Education, Health, and Care.
- Relevant experience within SEN, including detailed knowledge of SEN legislation and the SEND Code of Practice, as well as an understanding of the agencies involved in EHC assessments and plan delivery.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong customer service, and the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure.
- Strong organisational skills, creativity, and resilience, along with the determination to overcome challenges and deliver positive outcomes.
- Commitment to resource-sharing and partnership working across teams and services.
About our benefits
We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:
- 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract)
- Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
- Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
- Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- A range of staff benefits and discounts
- An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway
To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children click here. For our social work offer click here. For our Recruitment Journey, click here.
Important Information
Start dates: Achieving for Children have set start dates meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.
Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the GOV.UK website for right to work guidance.
Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
For more information about AfC: Drop in and meet Regina on the first Wednesday of every month at Civic Centre, Twickenham.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
