Your New Organisation
Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.
Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.
Your new role
We are looking for a knowledgeable Senior EHC coordinator to join the SEND assessment team on a full time and fixed term contract basis (until 30/07/27). As a Senior EHC coordinator, you will Provide expert advice to colleagues and the wider partnership regarding SEND legislation, in line with the Children and Families Act 2014, Education Act 1996, Equality Act 2010, SEND Regulations 2014, Care Act 2014, Children Act 1989, Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970, and any developments in disagreement resolution, mediation and Tribunal Procedure Rules, supporting legislatively compliant practice.
You will be required to monitor and oversee either the statutory assessment or statutory EHC review process for a defined number of complex cases and provide complex case support and supervision to a team of EHC assessment officers. The Senior EHC coordinator will be responsible for supporting complex casework for children, young people and adults with special educational needs as part of the EHC processes as well as ensuring a robust quality assurance aspect around the EHC plan content. You will be required to provide additional supervision and oversight to a team of EHC coordinators in conjunction with and also in the absence of the team manager.
As a Senior EHC coordinator, you will be working in partnership with colleagues across the area to ensure that EHC Plans provide a holistic view of the child/young person.
You will be required to travel out to meetings in schools and educational settings.
What you’ll need to succeed
You’ll bring strong experience of working within a SEND environment, with excellent knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice 2015, Children and Families Act 2014 and EHC processes. You’ll be confident managing complex caseloads, prioritising competing demands and working sensitively with children, young people, families, education settings and partner agencies.
You’ll be an effective communicator and problem solver, able to navigate challenging situations and achieve positive outcomes. As a senior member of the team, you’ll also have experience supporting colleagues and providing guidance or supervision on complex SEND cases.
You’ll be organised, resilient and committed to delivering a high-quality, person-centred service that puts children, young people and their families at the heart of decision-making.
What you’ll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the “Why Work For Us?” tab.
What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role, please click ‘apply online’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
If you would like a copy the Job Description, please click here
Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.
All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.
The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.
