Education Health and Care Plan Coordinator - Rotherham, United Kingdom - Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
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Directorate:
Children and Young People Services

Permanent, 37 hours per week.

Are you looking to work in a fast paced rewarding role?


The Education, Health and Care Team performs Rotherham Borough Council's statutory duties in relation to special educational needs and disability (SEND) assessments and placements. We are seeking to appoint a full time Education Health and Care Plan Assessment Co-ordinator to work within the team (Band H).


The Service:

Coordinates statutory assessment and maintains Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans for children and young people aged 0 - 25

Provides planning and decision making with regard to educational placements and SEN provision including personal budgets cited in EHC Plans

Monitors and reviews education placements and provision for Children and Young People with EHC plans in Rotherham


Ensures statutory annual reviews take place and that education settings have relevant advice and guidance to be able to complete their statutory duties in this respect.


As a member of this team the successful applicant will play a key role in ensuring that all processes are carried out in accordance with the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice 2015.

We are looking for a flexible and experienced worker who can:

  • Develop strong working relationships with services, agencies and providers to contribute to effective multi-agency working.


Work sensitively and collaboratively with parents/carers, children and young people by acting as the single point of contact and ensuring their views and wishes are considered throughout the process.

Lead by example and inherent "can do" culture, that can attain high productivity and meet agreed performance measures;


Maintain a sound knowledge and awareness of professional business support practice, systems and technologies and to utilise these in continuously improving the quality, productivity, responsiveness and effectiveness of the SEND service.


ABOUT YOU

We are keen to attract applicants who:

  • Are committed to the challenge, are resilient and can see the wider contribution they can make to the delivery of effective services for the children and young people of Rotherham
Have experience of working with children, young people and families

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Have the ability to work as part of a team to achieve agreed performance targets and continuously improve quality

Can prioritise time and workload whilst working in a busy and dynamic service.

If you would like to discuss further details in relation to the post or the service please contact Ashley Blackwell, Team Manager, on

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

For further information, please visit our website.
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