EHCP Coordinator Education, Health and Care Plan

Your new company Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is a unitary authority based in the heart of the town centre. This diverse and busy town has a great seafront, public parks and leisure activities, competitive house pricing and excellent travel links, accessible via two train lines from Liverpool Street and Fenchurch Street. It offers traditional seaside living that makes it a fantastic place to live and work. Southend on Sea Borough Council has a 2050 ambition, a collective vision for the future for our town and a strong sense of purpose. Through our Transforming Together Programme we are developing the culture we need to develop and nurture to take our organisation to the next stage in its journey. As part of this programme we are changing the way we deliver services for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families. Your new role We are looking for a knowledgeable EHCP coordinator to join the SEND Service on a full time, FTC basis ( until 04/02/2021 ). As an EHCP coordinator, you will be the first point of contact for the allocated caseload and respond to queries, concerns, complaints, in a professional, customer friendly manner. You will be required to monitor and review existing EHC Plans through the Annual Review process, this may require attendance at the review in line with Council expectations. The EHCP coordinator will be responsible for complex casework for children, young people and adults with special educational needs with an Education, Health and Care Plan. As an EHCP coordinator, you will be monitoring and reviewing EHC Plans, working in partnership with colleagues across the area to ensure progress is being made and that EHC Plans provide a holistic view of the child/young person. We want the new SEND service to deliver our corporate values and behaviours which are; Inclusive – We put people at the heart of what we do. Collaborative – We work together. Proud – We are proud to make lives better. Honest – We are honest, fair and accountable. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, it is vital that you have good knowledge and understanding of the SEN code of practice 2015 and Children and Families Act 2014. You need to have knowledge of SEN processes in an educational setting to be considered for this role. Previous successful experience of building effective working relationships with parents, carers, and pupils with SEN is essential for this role. Effective communication is vital for this role as you will be liaison with parents/carers, education leaders and partner agencies both in writing and verbally. If as an individual you can sign up to our values and behaviours below and want to make a difference for children and young people with SEND and their families then we really want to hear from you: Drive positive change – We have a future focused workforce that can easily respond to different and changing demands. Everyone has a positive attitude so that they may adapt to the pace of change. We embrace new technologies and new ideas Trust and respect – We create mutual trust and remove barriers to help develop a highly collaborative and respectful team. We value feedback and respectfully listen to other people’s opinions Demonstrating strong leadership – Strong leaders lead by example, and through their behaviours and positive professional approach to work, they encourage team motivation and achievements. They actively challenge bad behaviour, respect other people’s views, and are open, transparent and supportive Acting with integrity and behaving responsibly – We expect staff to take ownership of their work, to take responsibility for their actions and decisions and be accountable for their performance and development. Acting with integrity and behaving responsibly is key to ensure the Council and its staff achieve an excellent reputation with residents, partners and businesses. Building relationships to work well together - We work with each other to reach common goals; sharing information, supporting colleagues, welcoming feedback, building good relationships and partnerships to improve productivity and effectiveness. We apply an inclusive approach to staff, customers, residents and the community as a whole to deliver efficient and effective services. What you'll get in return When you join the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: - flexible working, salary and pension scheme, 23 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) and employee schemes. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Borough Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position with Southend-On-Sea Borough Council, please contact us on for a confidential discussion on your career. “Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above. This will be dependent on the volume of applications received.” Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.