SENDSTART Caseworker – Wirral

SENDSTART Caseworker – Wirral
Working Arrangement: Hybrid, with a remote working option
Rate: £250 per day
Contract: Temporary

We are currently recruiting for an experienced SENDSTART Caseworker to join a team in Wirral, supporting children and young people aged 0–25 through the Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessment process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the main point of contact for parents/carers and young people engaging in the EHC assessment process.
• Coordinate EHC assessments for children and young people aged 0–25.
• Ensure children, young people and their families are fully involved, with their views accurately captured.
• Work collaboratively with families, schools and professionals across education, health, social care and the voluntary sector.
• Ensure statutory assessments and reviews are completed within the required timescales.
• Prepare draft Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Facilitate meaningful annual reviews of existing EHCPs.
• Attend mediation sessions where required.
• Support managers in representing the Council at SEND Tribunal (SENDIST) proceedings.
• Work in accordance with Part 3 of the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice.

• Significant experience working within SEND/EHC assessment and review processes.
• Strong knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice.
• Experience managing EHC assessment caseloads and preparing EHCPs.
• Excellent communication and multi-agency working skills.
• Experience working with families, schools and professionals across education, health and social care.
• Understanding of SEND mediation and tribunal processes would be advantageous.

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
• A simple online registration process
• Attractive referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• …and much more!