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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.
Senior PfA EHCP Coordinator
Ofsted recognised that our leaders put support, well-being, and development at the heart of our offer to the workforce, creating an environment where staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. To find out more click here.
As Senior Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) EHCP Coordinator for Achieving for Children, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the work of PfA EHCP Coordinators within the SEND team, including supervision, appraisal and the induction of new team members as well as managing a reduced caseload. You will ensure that performance standards and national indicators relating to the statutory EHCP processes are achieved and Coordinators undertake statutory processes in an efficient and timely manner, reaching appropriate placement decisions for children and young people aged 14-25.
About the role
As part of the role, you will be asked to meet with parents, schools and other agency representatives in order to negotiate, identify and develop positive solutions where children and young people have a complex range of needs. The Senior PfA EHCP Coordinator will also be expected to advise and lead on more complex cases as required. You will be responsible for improving customer satisfaction levels for the service and act as a professional exemplar in carrying out all duties with a ‘can do’ attitude.
The post holder will oversee the work of EHCP Coordinators, including managing complex casework and ensuring that the team undertake statutory work around SEND annual reviews, phase transfer and follow the ceasing process as per SEND Code of Practice.
You will lead Annual Reviews and Transfer Reviews as required and monitor systems for the management of Review processes and take responsibility for managing the arrangements for Phase Transfer and transitions through liaison with Social Care and Health Services, schools, colleges and parents.
You will provide information for the purpose of appeals and lead mediations as appropriate. You will also attend tracking meetings and Panels throughout the week and respond to any formal complaints that are received by the service.
This is a hybrid role, which may vary depending on management duties or service needs. You may be expected to attend the office and other sites during various times of the week.
About you
- Educated to a degree level with a relevant professional qualification / experience
- Evidence of access to continuing professional development (in relation to SEN or relevant fields)
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of Service providers across Education, Health and Social Care, including Experience in undertaking line management and effective people management monitoring attendance and performance
- Excellent customer service skills
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.
