PfA EHCP Coordinator

About the role

The coordinator will be expected to undertake duties in an efficient and timely manner, reaching appropriate placement decisions, including being responsible for managing the arrangements for Phase Transfer and transitions through liaison with Social Care and Health services, schools/Colleges, and parents/carers.  Coordinators will work closely with service providers and families in order to ensure that the provision outlined in the EHC Plans is being effectively delivered and to take appropriate action where this is not the case. To support this, coordinators will be expected to manage processes including Annual Reviews, and carry forward any requests to change parts of the EHCP. Coordinators will lead Annual Reviews as required and input into monitoring systems for the management of all Review processes. 

As a PfA Coordinator, you will be expected to be aware of the requirements for the participation of young people over compulsory school age and to advise professionals on aspects arising from mental capacity issues; you have the prime responsibility to ensure that young people have an appropriate transition plan in place in line with statutory requirements; keep up to date with good practice on how young people with SEND experience transition, including advice and consultation with agencies within AFC

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Corinne Richards via email: corinne.richards@achievingforchildren.org.uk

About you

• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification/experience applicable to the role (teaching, education, children’s services, social work, disability or psychology)
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of; Service providers across Education, Health, and Care; Excellent customer service; Safeguarding issues; Equality and disability issues.
• Relevant experience and detailed knowledge of SEN law and the SEN Code of Practice, particularly in the area of Preparing for Adulthood.
• Thorough knowledge of the services and agencies that might be involved in the EHC assessment and EHC Plan delivery.
• Excellent written communication skills including the ability to draft clear and concise plans and high-quality documents in relation to statutory requirements.
• Experience of working in a multi-agency environment and partnership working, particularly with Adult Social Care Services and Vocational Pathways.
• Knowledge of support routes available to young people who are NEET.
• An understanding of the importance of accountability and responsibility when making financial decisions involving public expenditure, and demonstrate this in your working practice.
• Experience in addressing specific equality or diversity issues within your practice with colleagues/service users and taking action to solve them.
• A passion for Achieving for Children’s vision, mission, and values (trust, value. respect) to support children and young people to live safe, happy, healthy, and successful lives. 
• Personal determination, drive, energy, and ambition to overcome obstacles, achieve challenging objectives, celebrate success, and deliver excellent outcomes for children. Taking a strength-based approach to managing situations.

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.