Senior EHC Casework Officer

We have an excellent opportunity available for a Senior EHC Casework Officer, who understands Post 16 / Preparation for Adulthood to join our supportive SEND team. You will play an integral part in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of the statutory functions of the local authority, in respect of children and young people with SEND aged 14-25, with EHC Plan

Whilst this is a busy and demanding post, you will be working with an established, experienced, and supportive senior leadership team, you will have opportunities to extend your skills. Kent County Council have a commitment to continuous professional development in our service.

You will oversee a team responsible for discharging the Local Authority's statutory functions in relation to the Annual Review and phase transfer processes as well the day-to-day duties associated with arranging provision for children and young people within the East Kent Area, This is a County-wide role. Please note the successful candidate will spend at least 2-days per week working in a local office, flexibly working from home throughout the rest of the week. The post holder will also undertake meetings in educational settings, other organisations, and Local Authority premises across Kent.

To be considered for this role, you should have an excellent understanding of SEN legislation, specifically SEN Code of Practice (2014), Children and Family Act (2014) and Disability Discrimination Act (1995) and its application within the context of Kent, as well we a comprehensive understanding of guidance, and best practice in relation to Post-16 and PFA, FE and other Post-16 providers, including work related programmes.

You will also have sound knowledge of IT and excellent communication (both verbal and written) skills. You will understand the importance of maintaining an elevated level of accuracy and confidentiality in your work and be confident in data processing, data integration and data analytics.

If you consider yourself to be a positive person, with a 'can-do' approach who can rise to the pressures within the EHC Casework Team, providing a client-driven service, exceeding expectations, then we want to hear from you.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note - if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.