At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with special educational needs and ensure they receive the right help.
- Company: Join North Yorkshire Council's dedicated SEND family of services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for future growth and alignment in children's services.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting journey improving lives for children and young people with SEND.
- Qualifications: Understanding of SEND legislation and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 34434 - 34434 £ per year.
This is an excellent opportunity to join the SEND family of services. We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to be Assistant EHC Caseworkers and join our growing service. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities receive the right support, at the right time, in line with statutory duties and best practice.
About the service
The Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Service (0-25) sits within the Inclusion Service, within the Children and Young People’s Service (CYPS) directorate. The SEND service improves experience for children and young people with SEND and their families, including pathways and key points for assessment and decision making, supporting young people to achieve the national ‘Preparing for Adulthood’ outcomes. Demonstrating a commitment to shared values and the common purpose of developing a culture of interagency working; including statutory bodies, third and private sector organisations.
About the role
The Directorate has established an Integrated SEND Service (0-25) to provide an improved experience for children and young people with SEND and their families, including pathways and key points for assessment and decision making. The role will be to maintain a caseload of identified young people and provide professional, effective and supportive service to parents of children who are undergoing assessments and implement statutory duties as well as having an understanding of Children and Families Act (2014) and procedures relating to the statutory review of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disability as specified in the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Code of Practice (2015). You will update education, health and care plans following reviews as well as organise, attend and contribute to meetings as well as discuss specific issues associated with the needs and provisions of individual pupils.
About you
- An understanding of educational, SEND and Inclusion legislation.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people in a professional, effective, and responsive manner.
- Excellent organisational skills to enable you to carry out the role to a high standard.
Above all, we are looking to find the ‘right’ person who will become a valued part of our SEND family of services to help us take the next steps in our improvement journey for supporting children, young people and their families. It is an exciting time in Children and Young Peoples Services in North Yorkshire as we plan our approach in respect of the Families First Partnership Programme and how we will be responding to the social care reforms. Work is underway to plan our approach and implementations for 2027. As a result of this, some realignment may happen with job roles in the future, we want to be transparent about this in respect of this role.
Assistant EHC Caseworker in Harrogate employer: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Kirklees Metropolitan Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and flexible work environment for Childcare Lawyers in Northallerton. With hybrid working options and a strong commitment to employee growth, the council fosters a culture of collaboration and professional development, making it an ideal place for those passionate about making a meaningful impact in children's services.
Contact Details:
Kirklees Metropolitan Council Recruitment Team
