EHC Coordinator (x5)
JOB_53520074737526Job type
PermanentLocation
SouthendWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
SenIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£39,152 - £45,091
EHC Coordinator (x5)
Your new organisation
Southend-on-Sea City Council is a unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who work alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.
Working for Southend-on-Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work-life balance. As a Unitary Authority, we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.
Your new role
We are looking for knowledgeable EHC coordinators (x5) to join either our assessment or casework teams on a full-time, fixed-term contract basis (until 31st March 2027). This role is offered on a hybrid basis, which is a blend of working from home and 2 days per week in the office or attending meetings around the city.
As an EHCP coordinator, you will be the first point of contact for an allocated caseload of either new EHC assessments (caseload 40–60 at any one time) or a caseload of existing EHC plans (caseload circa 200–240). You will perform all aspects of caseload management following the relevant statutory processes and respond to queries, concerns, and complaints, in a professional, customer-friendly manner, including preparing cases for panel decisions and ensuring all relevant information is available to manager to support the decision-making process.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, an excellent understanding of the necessary legislation, SEND Code of Practice, Children and Families Act 2014 is essential. You must be able to write high quality, legally compliant EHC plans following our internal quality assurance processes. Excellent interpersonal skills to support children and families through the annual review process and to support school understanding. Highly motivated and the ability to work independently with excellent organisational skills to ensure priority actions are being met.
What you'll get in return
If you join the Council, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including flexible working, salary sacrifice schemes, 25 days holiday in a full-time contract (excluding bank holidays) and excellent training and development opportunities. A full list of benefits provided by Southend-on-Sea City Council can be found on the Jobs on the council web page under 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.
Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above, so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.
Southend-on-Sea City 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.
EHC Coordinator (x5)JOB_535200747375262025-10-232026-01-21
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