Senior SEND EHCP Officer – Inclusion Service, Lancashire County Council
Location: Lancashire (Hybrid / Countywide)
Salary: £46,142 – £51,356 per annum
Employment type: Permanent, full time (37 hours per week, pro rata)
About the Role
You will manage a complex caseload of children and young people aged 0‑25, overseeing the full Education, Health and Care (EHC) process from assessment through to review, transition and, where appropriate, cessation. You will ensure plans are legally compliant, high‑quality and delivered within statutory timescales.
You will lead and chair reviews, contribute to and support tribunal preparation, mediation and panel decision‑making, and resolve complex issues through effective partnership working with families, settings and multi‑agency professionals. Your work will include supporting transitions between key stages and into adulthood.
Alongside your own caseload, you will provide guidance, mentoring and technical support to SEND EHCP officers, contributing to consistent, high‑quality practice across the service. You will deliver technical training, support peer learning and play an active role in service‑wide improvement initiatives aligned with Lancashire’s Vision for SEND.
About You
You will bring strong experience working with children, young people and families – ideally within SEND – alongside a deep understanding of SEND legislation, the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND Code of Practice and safeguarding responsibilities.
You are confident managing complexity, analysing professional advice, making balanced judgements and producing clear, detailed EHCPs and reports. You communicate effectively with families and professionals, even in challenging situations, and you are able to influence, challenge and resolve issues constructively.
You enjoy supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge and promoting best practice. You are organised, resilient and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of accuracy, quality and professionalism.
You will hold a professional or degree‑level qualification or equivalent experience. This is an essential car‑user post, and you must be able to provide a vehicle insured for business use.
Benefits
We offer hybrid working, flexible hours and a culture that prioritises wellbeing. You will receive 26 days’ annual leave (rising to 32 with service), 10 bank holidays and the option to purchase additional leave. You will also benefit from the Local Government Pension Scheme, access to our Employee Assistance Programme and a wide range of staff discounts and salary‑sacrifice benefits.
You’ll access ongoing CPD, specialist SEND development, regular supervision and opportunities to influence training and service improvement. We actively support professional growth and progression within the Inclusion Service.
We value collaboration, reflective practice and diverse perspectives. You’ll be part of a supportive service where expertise is shared, voices are respected and staff are empowered to deliver the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a ‘disclosure’. You will also be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use – however, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
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