Job Description

The role requires an experienced SEND Officer with a minimum of three years' experience in a SEND officer role, with strong working knowledge of Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) and post-16/18 SEND processes.

The postholder must be able to work independently, hit the ground running, and confidently manage a high caseload of approximately 200 cases while maintaining statutory compliance and service standards, including experience of attending, chairing annual reviews.

They must have intermediate working knowledge of Capita/MRI, SharePoint and Microsoft Office, with the ability to use these systems effectively to manage records, workflows and communication.

Availability to work five days per week is essential to provide the capacity required for this role.

Responsible for managing an allocated caseload of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring compliance with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice (2015). Coordinate the statutory Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessment, planning and review processes, including drafting, finalising and issuing EHC Plans and ensuring all statutory timescales are met.

Work collaboratively with families, educational settings, health professionals, social care colleagues, post-16 providers and other agencies to secure appropriate provision and educational placements that meet individual needs. Promote and embed the voice of children and young people in all aspects of casework, ensuring their views are recorded and inform decision-making.

Maintain accurate, timely and confidential records using the SEND Case Management System (Capita ONE), ensuring all casework activity, documentation and statutory processes are recorded in line with local authority procedures, data protection requirements and legal obligations. Ensure all verbal and written communications are professional, accurate and legally compliant.

Prepare and present case summaries, recommendations and supporting information for SEND panels and decision-making forums, including consideration of financial implications and available options. Attend panels, annual reviews, transitional reviews and other meetings as required to support effective outcomes and Preparing for Adulthood planning.

Monitor and review the progress of children and young people with EHC Plans, identifying where outcomes are not being achieved or where further intervention is required. Ensure arrangements are made in accordance with the SEND Code of Practice, including for vulnerable children, those not in education, and those in specialist circumstances. Support timely arrangements for phase transfers and transitions through effective planning and multi-agency working.

Escalate safeguarding concerns promptly to management and contribute to safeguarding responsibilities by promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Ensure the highest standards of confidentiality, information governance and professional practice, contributing to efficient service delivery, statutory compliance and positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

To apply for this role you must have:

Be eligible to work within the UK

We offer:

An excellent referral scheme for each successfully placed referral

Certified complimentary training

24 hour one on one specialist social work consultant based within your geographical area

Employee Benefits Programme

Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment - we offer twice weekly payroll too!

For more information or details of other roles, please contact Simone at Social Care Locums or visit our website to upload your CV.