SEND Case Officer – Worcestershire

SEND Case Officer – Worcestershire
Location: Worcestershire
Rate: £271 per day
Working Arrangements: Fully Remote

Pertemps Social Care is currently recruiting for an experienced SEND Case Officer to join a local authority team in Worcestershire.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), ensuring plans are produced, reviewed and amended within statutory deadlines and in accordance with local authority policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of EHCPs, overseeing case progression and ensuring plans are produced and amended within statutory timescales.
• Consult with professionals, educational settings and other relevant stakeholders to support the development and review of EHCPs.
• Act as a named point of contact for families, providing clear communication and support throughout the process.
• Approve funding up to the E1 level, in line with local authority procedures.
• Represent the SEND service and ensure EHCPs continue to meet the needs of children and young people.
• Consider transport applications and assess the implications for educational placements in line with Worcestershire County Council's transport policy.
• Work collaboratively with families, schools, educational settings and multi-agency professionals to ensure appropriate provision is identified and maintained.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a SEND Case Officer, EHCP Coordinator or in a similar local authority SEND role.
• Strong knowledge of EHCP case management, including the production, review and amendment of plans.
• Understanding of statutory SEND requirements and deadlines.
• Experience working collaboratively with parents, educational settings and multi-agency professionals.
• Strong organisational, communication and case management skills.

Why work through Pertemps?
By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
• A simple online registration process
• Attractive referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• …and much more!

📞 To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on [phone removed] or email [email removed].