Full job descriptionWe’re working with a Local Authority based in West Yorkshire who are on the lookout for a proactive Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Assessment and Review Officer. This role will have a specific focus on Children Looked After (CLA) Cases.
The right candidate will have experience co-ordinating assessments, processing reviews, and supporting phase transfer reviews.
This role is offered on a fully remote basis.
In this role, you will:
*Draft high-quality EHC plans for EHC Needs Assessments and Annual Reviews
*Amend EHCPs in line with review outcomes and issue revised drafts based on review findings and issue an amended draft to parents/carers within the specified timescale
*Work proactively with parents and young people, holding co-production meetings where requested, and ensuring they feel fully informed, supported, and understood throughout the assessment process
*Support the timely completion of statutory assessments and annual reviews, ensuring compliance with all legal timescales
*Support Casework Officers in advising families on education provision, placements, funding, and tribunal-related matters
*Uphold Council values and ensure compliance with Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity, and Health & Safety policies


What you will need to bring:
*Previous experience within a local authority SEND setting is essential
*Strong ability to analyse multi-agency reports and clearly identify SEN needs and appropriate provision
*Strong communication, mediation, and interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships
*Ideally have experience using Synergy


Perks and benefits:
*Remote working arrangement: This role is offered on a remote basis, giving you the freedom to balance work with your personal life
*Flexibility: Enjoy the flexibility of locum work offers, giving you the ability to balance your career with time off to focus on what matters most to you.
*Diverse Work Settings: Explore different roles and settings, building your skills and allowing you to discover your preferences
*Immediate start: Get up and running quickly, allowing you to start earning quickly without delay
*Dedicated recruitment consultant: Benefit from the support of a specialist SEND recruitment consultant who will guide you through your job search and compliance process


About Reed
*Reed is a leading specialist in recruitment, with over 70 years of experience supporting professionals and organisations across the UK
*We support professionals secure SEND opportunities nationwide, often offering access to roles that are exclusively available through us
*We are proud that 18% of Reed is owned by the Reed Foundation, a registered charity, reflecting our wider dedication to social impact and positive change


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