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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.
Preparing for Adulthood EHCP Coordinator
Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) Coordinators manage the Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan process to ensure that young people with SEND aged 14-25 receive appropriate assessments, services, and provision. Coordinators are responsible for a caseload as defined by the Service Manager and have prime responsibility for coordinating the entire process with families to create an EHC Plan. This will include presenting requests to the appropriate Panels, coordinating assessments from other agencies, and drafting and finalising the plan with families. As part of this process the coordinator will be expected to act as a professional exemplar in carrying out all duties with a ‘can do’ attitude and continue to improve customer satisfaction levels for the service.
About the role
As a Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) Coordinator, you’ll support young people with SEND as they prepare for adulthood, ensuring their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) remain effective and reflect their changing needs.
You’ll coordinate phase transfers and transitions, working closely with young people, families, schools, colleges, Social Care, Health and other professionals. You’ll manage and lead Annual Reviews, oversee changes to EHCPs and ensure appropriate transition plans are in place in line with statutory requirements. You’ll also provide advice around participation and mental capacity, while promoting good practice and helping young people achieve positive outcomes as they move into adulthood.
To learn more about this opportunity please feel free to reach out to Corinne Richards at corinne.richards@achievingforchildren.org.uk
About you
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience in education, teaching, children’s services, social work, disability, psychology or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and the SEND Code of Practice, particularly Preparing for Adulthood.
- Good understanding of EHCPs and the Education, Health and Care services involved in their delivery.
- Experience of multi-agency working, including with Adult Social Care, education, health and vocational services.
- Knowledge of pathways and support available for young people who are NEET or whose EHCP is coming to an end.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate and high-quality statutory documents.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, meet statutory deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Confidence working independently, using initiative and sound judgement to resolve complex cases.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, equality, disability and inclusive practice.
- Ability to make responsible and accountable decisions involving public funding.
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.
