Education Health and Care Co-ordinator

Job Purpose

As part of a service expansion, we are now recruiting Education Health & Care Plan Coordinators to work within the 0–25 SEND Team, supporting the delivery of high quality assessments and statutory EHC plans for children and young people.

Job Description

EHCP Coordinator

Salary: Grade 9 £42,060-£43,680

Permanent – 36 hours per week

We are a friendly and supportive team who are passionate and proud to play such an important role in shaping the futures of our young people. We share knowledge and good practice and provide an environment where you can develop your skills and experience.

About You

Candidates should have experience of working as a SEND case officer/co‑ordinator or an understanding of SEND good practice and legislation. In addition to your experience, you will have the drive and passion to deliver positive outcomes for our children and young people in Croydon. To be successful in this role, you will be self‑motivated, a clear communicator and have the ability to build strong relationships with our families, education providers and other external partners and stakeholders.

If this sounds like you, we’d love you to apply!

About Us

Croydon Council’s Priorities

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key Business Plan Outcomes

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council’s new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.