EHCP Casework Officer in Oxford

About Us
Do you want to make a difference? A REAL difference?
Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme which will enable us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. We’re seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of ‘daring to do it differently’, as we continue to strive to do better.
In our Children, Education & Families Directorate, we want every child to have the best possible education and with this goal in mind, we’ve set out to improve and transform our services.
We’re currently in the process of reevaluating and restructuring our Specialist Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services, with the objective of advancing the educational outcomes for children and young people.
We are pleased with the promising progress in SEND services, with Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) reporting that Oxfordshire’s local area partnership has taken “effective action” to make improvements in services and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) following a monitoring visit in September 2025.
Oxfordshire County Council is a financially stable local authority which is committed to investing in Children, Education and Families.
Together, we ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the people we support.
About the role
We’ve transformed the way we help our communities to get the best outcomes possible for every child and family we work with.
As part of this, we continue to invest in Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), with the growth of our four sub‑teams within the EHCP Casework Team:
Assessment Team
Early Years and Primary Team
Secondary and Post 16 Team
Tribunals, Resolutions and Compliance Team
Due to our continued investment in SEND, we are looking for experienced EHCP Casework Officers to join our Secondary and Post‑16 team, one of which will have a focus on managing casework within the post‑19 area of the team and the other role will be supporting Secondary and Post 16 from year 7 to year 13.
Reporting to the Senior EHCP Casework Officer, you will be responsible for all aspects of EHCP casework, with a defined focus on those children and young people who are moving into post‑19 education and on pathways to independence. You will attend Annual Review meetings, often face to face, and manage complex casework. A full training package on all aspects of SEND casework is provided on induction.
This role will also give you the opportunity to build meaningful relationships within the community, being the first point of contact for our children, young people and their families in Oxfordshire. Additionally, you will work in collaboration with our Moving into Adulthood Team, Adult Social Care, and Continuing Health Care Teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes for children and young people.
Join our vibrant and passionate workforce and make a positive difference to the lives of children, young people and their families as we continue to transform the way we support our communities and residents.
About you
We would like to hear from you if you are:
Always learning, confident and skilled in SEND casework with an excellent knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant legislation.
Kind and caring, focused on children and young people, with good written and verbal skills.
Willing to take responsibility and problem‑solve, working within statutory timeframes, dealing with complex casework and liaising with families and key agencies to ensure best provision and outcomes for our children and young people.
Driven to do it differently and embark on a journey of continuous improvement in SEND.
Advocating for equality and integrity, able to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with families.
Experienced in attending and managing the Annual Review process, with effective management of complex cases, working across all services, especially in partnership with the Moving into Adulthood Team and Continuing Healthcare colleagues.
Rewards and benefits
Competitive salary
Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus