SEND Case Officer

Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)
Location: Fully Remote
Contract: Interim (Initial 6 months)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated SEND Caseworker to join our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team. Working remotely, you will play a key role in supporting children and young people with SEND, ensuring that statutory duties are met and positive outcomes are achieved for families.

You will manage a caseload of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), working collaboratively with families, schools, health professionals, social care colleagues and other stakeholders to coordinate assessments, reviews and annual reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and young people with SEND.
• Coordinate Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments and statutory processes.
• Draft, amend and maintain EHCPs in line with current legislation and statutory timescales.
• Provide advice, guidance and support to parents, carers, schools and professionals.
• Organise and attend annual reviews and multi-agency meetings where required.
• Monitor provision and ensure that agreed support is effectively implemented.
• Maintain accurate records and case management systems.
• Work in partnership with education, health and social care colleagues to deliver person-centred outcomes.

About You

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience working within a SEND team, local authority, education setting or related service.
• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant legislation.
• Experience managing EHCPs and statutory assessment processes.
• Excellent communication, organisational and case management skills.
• The ability to build effective relationships with families and partner agencies.
• Strong report writing and administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment.

Desirable

• Previous local authority SEND casework experience.
• Experience using SEND case management systems such as Synergy, Capita One, EYES or Liquidlogic.
• Knowledge of tribunal processes and mediation arrangements.

What We Offer

• Fully remote working arrangement.
• Flexible working environment.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to children, young people and families.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent.

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