EHCP Case Officer

Client Local Authority in NewhamJob Title Interim - EHCP Case OfficerPay Rate 300 DAILY UMBRELLAHours 36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri)9AM-5PMDuration Initial 3 month contractLocation Hybrid working- Office based 2-3 days a week from Dockside, NewhamDescriptionMain Duties:To act as a named Case Officer for children and youth''s 0-25 with complex additional needs supporting them through the statutory EHC assessment process, securing placements, providing support during key transition stages and completing annual reviews in line with the SEND Code of Practice and Children and Families Act 2014.The SEND Case Officer will support schools and settings with complex assessments, annual reviews and reassessments for children and youth''s with SEND, issuing and maintaining good quality EHCPs that enable the delivery of positive outcomes for children.This post holder will support the delivery of the multi-agency Quality Assurance Framework for EHCPs, advice and reviews ensuring that local practice is of a high standard.Key Responsibilities:Support the Council''s vision to enable every resident under 25 to be safe, happy and cared for, with positive activities to secure their long-term wellbeing.Discharge SEND Case Officer Responsibilities, on behalf of the Council, by co-ordinating, advising and negotiating support for children, youth''s. Maintain and initiating effective and timely communication with families, practitioners and partners throughout your involvement.Co-produce plans with ..... full job details .....