Assistant Education, Health and Care Co-ordinator in Bournemouth

Starting salary for this role is £32,061 (pro rata for part-time colleagues). This role sits within a well-defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. Without exception, all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation. Be part of a forward-thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly #BeTheDifference at BCP.

Are you passionate about improving the quality of life for children and young people? Do you have a keen interest in supporting education, health, and care services? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our SEND team as an Assistant Education Health and Care Co-Ordinator. In this key role, you will support a caseload of children and young people, working collaboratively with various partner agencies and organisations both internally within BCP and externally. You will support case-holders with the monitoring of timescales and processes associated with Education Health and Care assessments and the Annual Review cycle for existing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) in line with statutory guidance. You will also oversee phase transfer cohorts, with the support of the Education, Health and Care Co-Ordinator, ensuring the best outcomes for children and young people in your area.

Key Responsibilities

• Support processes that deliver against statutory timeframes as governed by the SEND Code of Practice and other legislative frameworks.
• Assist families in understanding processes regarding Annual Reviews and other processes affecting children and young people with an EHCP.
• Gather information to support decisions about maintaining EHCPs.
• Manage and update files on the Caseload Management system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standard procedures.
• Promote and enable the inclusion of children and young people with SEND in collaboration with colleagues, partners, and parent/carers.
• Prepare briefs for advisory panels, ensuring information is accurate and complete.
• Build knowledge of local providers to meet the educational, social, and health needs of children and young people.
• Engage with a range of professionals, including educational psychologists, social workers, health service staff, and training providers.
• Provide efficient administrative support, including processing correspondence, emails, and phone calls.
• Liaise with SEND teams of other Local Authorities and the Admissions team to manage EHCPs for children moving in or out of the local authority.
• Ensure services are planned and delivered in line with local and national priorities.
• Deliver continuous service improvement with a focus on improved outcomes for children, young people, and their families.

If your skills and experience align with the requirements of the role profile, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to discuss the role further or have any questions, please contact Teresa.hegarty@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 10th June 2026.

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.

At BCP Council, inclusion is more than a promise – it’s how we work. We’re committed to providing a fully inclusive recruitment process ensuring every candidate and colleague has the support and reasonable adjustments they need to thrive. From the moment you apply, through the recruitment process and throughout your career with us, we’ll be here to listen and provide the help and support you need. It’s why we’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer – and why you can trust that we’ll always do our best to make your experience positive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or contact us directly – we’re here to help.

About BCP Council: BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of coastline. We offer career-defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

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Safeguarding

BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment. As part of the recruitment process, applicants for this role will be required to undertake the appropriate level of Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.