SEND Key Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £19.00 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | per hour PAYE |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 09 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2JZ |
| Cwmni: | Triumph Consultants Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | Cheshire E 5270165 |
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What's involved with this role:
Job Title: SEND Key Worker
Ref: Cheshire E 5270165
Pay rate: £19.00 per hour PAYE
An Enhanced DBS (Children and Adults Barred Lists check) is required for this role
The role:
We are seeking a committed and experienced SEND person to conduct statutory assessments and manage Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within the Local Authority.
This includes maintaining a caseload, attending annual reviews, and updating plans as necessary. You will liaise with childcare, education, and vocational providers to find suitable placements and provide advice and support to parents and educational settings on SEND Code of Practice procedures and the assessment process to ensure appropriate EHCP provisions.
Key responsibilities:
Coordinate a person-centred, outcome-focused multi-agency approach for EHCP assessment, planning, and support, involving young people and parents as equal partners
Act as key worker for children and young people needing SEND assessments or EHCPs
Serve as Named Officer and main contact for settings, schools, colleges, and specialist institutions attended by residents with SEND
Attend and chair multi-agency co-production meetings; analyse educational, medical, social care, and psychological reports to make balanced service recommendations
Meet with young people and parents and carers to discuss SEND support decisions, including formal mediation; refer to Independent Advice and Support as needed
Submit evidence with necessary information and costs to Moderation Panels for decision-making
Support the SEND team by advising young people and parents and carers to help them make informed choices on SEND support
Represent the Local Authority at mediation and appeals, including First Tier Tribunal (SEN and Disability)
Review commissioned provisions to monitor progress and ensure outcomes are met for individual young people
Liaise with non-educational agencies to provide appropriate services; advise schools on meeting SEND needs and effective use of funding
Ensure resources are allocated, monitored, and reviewed for SEND support and EHCPs, including guidance on personal budgets; monitor data and outcomes for reporting
What the client is looking for:
Graduate-level or equivalent qualification in relevant fields (e.g. Education, Social Work, Health, Educational Psychology) or NVQ Level 4 Advice & Guidance/ NVQ Level 4 in learning, development and support services for children, young people and those who care for them
Extensive experience with children and young people with SEND across early years, schools, colleges, Local Authorities, health, and independent sectors
Skilled in engaging families, young people, and multi-agency teams
Experienced in statutory assessments (SEND, Child Protection) and monitoring performance against targets
Up-to-date knowledge of SEND and familiar with Local Authority statutory SEND requirements and child-centered assessment, planning, and review processes
Skilled in analysing quantitative and qualitative data and producing clear reports.
Proficient in IT, including databases and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
How to Apply
Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
Submit your CV in Word format.
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Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
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Job Ref: Cheshire E 5270165
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