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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 Pre 14 Team
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.
About the role
As an EHC Coordinator, you will manage a caseload of children and young people with SEND aged 0–25, coordinating the Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan process from assessment through to finalisation and review. You will work closely with families, schools, health and social care professionals to ensure plans are completed efficiently, appropriate placements and provision are secured, and agreed support is effectively delivered.
You will also manage Annual Reviews, transitions and placement requests, working collaboratively with families and professionals to find positive solutions for children and young people with complex needs. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Helen Mayne at helen.mayne@achievingforchildren.org.uk
About you
We’re looking for someone with a strong understanding of SEND and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children, young people and families. You will have:
- GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
- Detailed knowledge of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice and the EHC Plan process.
- Relevant experience within SEND, including working across education, health and care.
- Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to produce clear, high-quality statutory documents.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and work to statutory timescales.
- Experience of multi-agency and partnership working.
- A good understanding of safeguarding, equality and disability.
- A collaborative, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to Achieving for Children’s values of Trust, Empower and Respect.
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).
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.
