Senior SEN Caseworker

Job Description

Are you an experienced SEN Caseworker ready for your next opportunity? We are recruiting a Senior SEN Caseworker to join the statutory SEN team on an initial 12-week assignment, with the potential to extend or become permanent, subject to performance.

This is a great opportunity to make an immediate impact, managing statutory SEN casework for children and young people aged 0 to Year 7. The role is equivalent to SEN Caseworker or SEN Coordinator positions in other local authorities and does not include line management.

• Manage a statutory SEN caseload, including EHC needs assessments, EHC Plans, annual reviews and phase transfers.
• Consult with education settings and liaise with families, schools and partner agencies to progress casework.
• Handle complex casework, placement issues, escalations and panel preparation within statutory timescales.

• Previous statutory SEN casework experience within a local authority or similar setting.
• Strong knowledge of EHC processes, statutory deadlines and SEN legislation.
• Excellent communication, organisation and caseload management skills.

You'll join a supportive SEN service, receive guidance on specific systems and processes, and have the chance to secure longer-term work if you perform well in the assignment.

If you have strong statutory SEN casework experience and are available to start immediately, apply today to be considered.

• Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure.
• Applicants must be able to provide five years' references.
• Applicants must complete mandatory Right to Work checks as part of the pre-screening process.

Diamond Blaque is acting as the employment business for this vacancy. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.