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SEND Casework Practitioner

Job Description

Service Care Education are looking for a SEND Casework Practitioner to work within the Wokingham Borough Council on a 3-month contract.

Location: Wokingham (Remote)

Pay: £260-£300 per day umb ltd

Job role/Responsibilities:
The SEND Team sits within a wider Education & Inclusion Service and currently manages the statutory functions associated with Education, Health, and Care Needs Assessments, maintaining Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCP) and making arrangements for children and young people with an EHCP to access suitable educational placements in schools, colleges and other provision.

  • Manage and oversee the statutory process for Education, Health, and Care Needs Assessments in compliance with relevant legislation, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
  • Develop, maintain, and regularly review Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) to ensure they remain accurate, relevant, and reflective of the child or young person's needs and aspirations.
  • Work collaboratively with families, schools, colleges, and alternative provisions to identify and secure suitable educational placements for children and young people with EHCPs.
  • Act as a key point of contact for families, schools, and partner agencies, providing guidance and support on SEND-related matters while fostering positive relationships.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice, contributing to internal audits and quality assurance processes to improve service delivery.
  • Work in partnership with health, social care, and other relevant agencies to ensure a holistic and joined-up approach to meeting the needs of children and young people with EHCPs.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all casework, ensuring all actions and decisions are appropriately documented and communicated.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of SEND policies, procedures, and best practices within the wider Education & Inclusion Service.
  • Support families and educational settings in resolving disputes related to SEND, including attending mediation or tribunal hearings as necessary.
  • Provide training and advice to schools, colleges, and other stakeholders to increase understanding and compliance with SEND processes and responsibilities.

Knowledge/Experience required:

  • Experience of SEN casework or the transferable skills from an equivalent casework role
  • Experience in analysing information received to coordinate appropriate support being in place in a timely way.
  • The ability to keep up to date with changes in practice, legislation, and guidance.
  • The ability to produce high quality EHC plans through effective person-centred planning and analysis of information from a variety of sources.
  • The ability to transfer knowledge and skills into diverse situations and anticipate issues and situations.
  • IT skills to support effective and accurate case recording and casework.

If you are interested in this role or want further discussion, please contact Lewis O'Donnell either via email: lewis.odonnell@servicecare.org.uk or tel: 01772208962. Alternatively, if you have any friend or colleagues that might be interested, please feel free to refer them as we a have a referral scheme in place of up to £250.