Role Overview
In this rewarding role within the SENAR Service you will lead statutory processes related to Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments, acting as the named officer for a caseload of children and young people. Drawing on your knowledge of SEND you will ensure that parent carers, children, young people and professionals are provided with clear and accessible information to support informed decision‐making at each stage, whether to proceed with an assessment and, where appropriate, whether to issue an EHC Plan.
Using your expertise in interpreting professional advice and report writing you will produce high‑quality EHC Plans that accurately reflect individual needs and clearly set out the provision required to help children and young people achieve their ambitions and outcomes.
With strong communication skills and a person‑centred approach you will keep the child or young person at the heart of all decisions, build shared understanding of processes and outcomes, and maintain compliance with statutory requirements and local procedures within required timescales.
Responsibilities
- Lead statutory processes related to EHC needs assessments for a caseload of children and young people.
- Ensure parent carers, children, young people and professionals receive clear, accessible information to support informed decision‑making.
- Interpret professional advice and report write to produce high‑quality EHC Plans that accurately reflect individual needs.
- Set out the provision required to enable children and young people to achieve their ambitions and outcomes.
- Maintain a person‑centred approach, keeping the child or young person at the heart of all decisions.
- Build shared understanding of processes and outcomes whilst maintaining compliance with statutory requirements and local procedures within required timescales.
- Support your professional growth, develop your expertise in SEND and progress within a rewarding career pathway.
Qualifications and Requirements
Experience and knowledge of SEND and statutory procedures for EHC assessments are preferred. Applicants must be able to produce clear, evidence‑based plans and communicate effectively. Proof of right to work in the UK is required. The role is offered through Birmingham City Council, an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer.
Benefits
- Excellent terms and conditions.
- Generous annual leave.
- Great pension scheme.
- Well‑being support.
- Annual travel passes.
- Discounts at a number of city centre establishments.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We are an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
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