SEN Caseworker

We are looking for an experienced SEN Caseworker for a 6-month fully remote contract (inside IR35).  For this position, you must have experience working in a similar role within a Local Authority.

Within this role you will manage the EHC needs assessment process for a set locality and be the key contact responsible for carrying out day-to-day casework, ensuring quality, consistency and the effective prioritisation of tasks for a set number of cases within a locality.

Ensure that all processes and decisions are accurately recorded on the SEN database and the casework file and that all relevant parties are Informed Ensure that all children have their EHC plans reviewed annually and that, where required, transition plans are completed.

Provide advice and support to parents, schools and professionals in accordance with the Education Act 1996, regulations, the SEN code of Practice and Hampshire County Council policies and procedures.

Role Summary

The statutory assessment process for a set locality/caseload, and ensuring that all timescales, as laid down in the SEN Code of Practice are adhered to
Reviewing reports received and extracting relevant information to put into EHC plans
Ensuring that EHC plans are amended within the statutory timescale, for children who have moved into the area, or there is a decision to change the placement/provision following an annual review and for those who will be transferring to junior and secondary education
Liaising with SNO, other CWs and CWAs to ensure casework is prioritised on a daily basis and monitoring work to ensure consistency of approach and timely decision-making
Deciding on the appropriate action during the assessment process and following receipt of annual reviews, based on knowledge and experience 

Key Requirements

You must have experience working in a similar role within a Local Authority
Be competent to talk about their previous caseloads and experience as well as the statutory process, 250+ caseloads experience
Must have experience in tribunals and preparing packs
Must have experience carrying out 20-week assessment work
Minimum of two years of successful experience in education administration or a related field including decision-making within agreed procedures and the drafting of related correspondence
Use of IT, especially database processing and up-dating
This role requires travel to various locations within Hampshire, and it is essential to have access to own transport on a regular basis 

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