Overview
Job Titles: SEND Caseworker (Post-16 Team); SEND Caseworker (Lincoln West Lindsey Locality Team).
Salary: £30,024-£32,597
Location: Lincolnshire (countywide and Lincoln West Lindsey)
Closing Date: 19th July 2026
Interviews: Week beginning 27th July 2026
The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Team has exciting opportunities for motivated and committed individuals to join our newly established Post-16 SEND Team as Caseworkers. We are recruiting for six permanent countywide positions, alongside two permanent Caseworker roles within the Lincoln West Lindsey Locality Team.
Note: Due to changes in UK immigration law we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.
Responsibilities
- Managing a caseload of children and young people who require special educational provision through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan.
- Coordinating and supporting statutory EHC needs assessments and annual reviews, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and timescales.
- Working closely with children, young people and their families to ensure their views, aspirations and desired outcomes are central to planning and provision.
- Developing effective partnerships with colleagues across education, health, social care and the voluntary sector to promote a coordinated approach to support.
- Supporting the delivery of the Council’s statutory SEND responsibilities and contributing to positive, measurable outcomes for children and young people.
As part of the SEND Team, you will contribute to the ongoing development of both pre-16 and post-16 SEND services across Lincolnshire, supporting continuous improvement in line with local priorities and national policy.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing service and make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people, helping them achieve their ambitions and prepare successfully for adulthood.
What we offer
At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you.
If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Alison Charity via email alison.charity@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Please note: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Please refer to our Job Information Pack to support you in your application.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
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