At a Glance
- Tasks: Quality assure and approve Proposed Amendment Plans for Education, Health and Care Plans.
- Company: Local authority in Shrewsbury offering a fully remote role.
- Benefits: Competitive rate of £300 per day with flexible working hours.
- Other info: Work independently in a dynamic environment with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.
- Qualifications: Experience in Local Authority SEN Service and knowledge of EHCP processes required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
Location: Shrewsbury
Rate: £300 per day
Contract: Interim/Agency Contract
We are currently recruiting for an experienced SEN Case Worker to support a local authority based in Shrewsbury. This is a fully remote opportunity offering a competitive £300 per day rate.
Working Hours
- Monday to Thursday: 8:45am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 8:45am - 4:00pm
The Role
You will play a key role in the quality assurance and approval of Proposed Amendment Plans (PAPs), ensuring Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) are legally compliant, accurate and issued within statutory timescales. An enhanced DBS for Children's Barred is required for this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Quality assure all Proposed Amendment Plans prior to issue.
- Ensure amendments from professionals and educational settings are accurately reflected.
- Ensure plans are clear, specific and legally compliant.
- Ensure statutory amendment processes are followed, including notifications, timelines and parental rights.
- Verify that proposed amendments are appropriately evidenced and justified.
- Ensure documentation supports decision-making thresholds, including decisions to amend or maintain existing provision where appropriate.
- Review and validate funding requests arising from Proposed Amendment Plans.
- Ensure funding uplifts or reductions are evidence-based and aligned to changes in provision.
- Identify cases requiring panel approval due to financial implications.
- Prepare robust and defensible funding cases for panel consideration.
- Approve Proposed Amendment Plans for issue following successful quality assurance and funding checks.
- Ensure all documentation is accurate, consistent and audit-ready.
- Maintain consistency across a high volume of Proposed Amendment Plans.
- Support efficient turnaround times throughout the amendment process.
- Work collaboratively with Case Officers and Business Support colleagues to ensure effective workflow progression.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience working within a Local Authority SEN Service.
- Strong knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND Code of Practice, and EHCP statutory processes.
- Experience quality assuring Education, Health and Care Plans, particularly Proposed Amendment Plans.
- Excellent understanding of Sections B, F and I of EHCPs.
- Experience reviewing SEN funding requests and preparing cases for panel.
- Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
- The ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining accuracy and statutory compliance.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
SEN Case Officer in Shrewsbury employer: Lynx Employment Services Ltd
As a leading local authority in Shrewsbury, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture that empowers our SEN Case Officers to make a meaningful impact in the community. With fully remote working options and a competitive daily rate, we offer our employees the flexibility to balance their professional and personal lives while providing ample opportunities for growth and development within the SEN service. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to ensuring the highest standards of education and care for children with special educational needs.
Contact Details:
Lynx Employment Services Ltd Recruitment Team
