EHCP Writer – Wolverhampton City Council
We are recruiting an EHCP Writer with a focus on writing and amending existing EHCPs for Wolverhampton City Council\'s SEND Assessment and Review Team (SENSTART).
Key Details
- Salary: £36,363 - £40,777 (Grade 6)
- Hours: 37 per week
- Contract type: Full‑time secondment/fixed term until March 2027
- Work style: Flexible – work from home with days in council location (Civic Centre)
- Location: Wolverhampton, UK
Responsibilities
- Write and amend EHCPs in line with relevant legislation and statutory timescales.
- Maintain accurate case records and support the SENSTART team.
- Work collaboratively with children, young people, families and other agencies to meet assessment and review objectives.
- Provide evidence‑based recommendations and support the implementation of action plans.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience as a SEN Casework Officer or similar within a local authority or educational/social care context.
- Strong knowledge of legislation relevant to child and young person safeguarding and SEND.
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work to statutory timescales and manage workload in a flexible manner.
- Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Application Information
Interviews will take place w/c 10/11/2025. Please contact team leaders: Michelle McManus (Michelle.McManus2@wolverhampton.gov.uk), Kulwant Chima (Kulwant.Chima@wolverhampton.gov.uk), Katie Staien (Katie.Staien@wolverhampton.gov.uk) for further discussion.
