[Hiring] SEN Caseworker @Civic Recruitment Limited

Role Description

This is a remote position.

SEN Caseworker – 3 Month Rolling Contract

Location: Fully Remote

Rate: £307.64 per day (Inside IR35)

Contract: 3 Month Rolling Contract

Hours: Full Time

Pay: Daily Rate

Hampshire County Council is in search of skilled SEN Caseworkers to become part of their SEND Service, working remotely. The role involves managing a substantial statutory caseload across the 0-11 Years and Preparing for Adulthood (PFA) pathways. Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing statutory EHC assessments for individuals aged 0-25.
• Handling intricate SEND caseloads and adhering to statutory deadlines.
• Serving as the primary contact for parents, carers, schools, and professionals.
• Drafting, revising, and maintaining Education, Health, and Care Plans.
• Coordinating input from education, health, and social care experts.
• Conducting Annual Reviews and making necessary EHCP amendments.
• Preparing documentation and evidence for SEND Tribunals.
• Participating in case discussions, meetings, and reviews as needed.
• Managing correspondence with professionalism and sensitivity.
• Keeping precise case records and updating Hampshire systems.
• Escalating complex or high-risk cases when necessary.
• Collaborating with Special Needs Officers and SEND Managers to ensure compliance and uphold quality standards.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of experience in a similar SEN Caseworker/EHCP Caseworker role within a Local Authority SEND Team.
• Proven ability to manage caseloads exceeding 250 cases.
• Experience in coordinating 20-week EHC Needs Assessments from initiation to completion.
• Proficiency in completing Annual Reviews.
• Experience in preparing and managing SEND Tribunal packs and tribunal casework.
• Comprehensive understanding of:
  • Children and Families Act 2014
  • SEND Code of Practice
  • EHCP statutory processes
  • SEND Tribunal procedures
• Ability to articulate previous caseloads, statutory responsibilities, and SEND processes during interviews.

Requirements

• Consistently meet statutory timescales.
• Produce high-quality, legally compliant EHCPs.
• Apply professional judgment effectively.
• Escalate risks and concerns promptly.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to families and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate case records and documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with schools, SENCOs, health professionals, and partner agencies.
• Manage workload efficiently within a high-volume statutory service.
• Adhere to Hampshire County Council policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.

Benefits

• £307.64 per day (Inside IR35)
• 3 Month Rolling Contract
• Fully Remote Working
• Opportunity to work within a well-established Local Authority SEND Service
• High-volume statutory caseload
• Potential for contract extension
• Immediate start available