Education Health and Care (Ehc) Plan Coordinator

Education Health and Care (EHC) Plan Co-ordinator

Various Essex Locations

Full time, Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2016

Starting Salary £27,240

This is an exciting new post designed to support the assessment planning process for children and young people with SEN across Essex, as part of the SEND Reforms that came into force in September 2014. You will need to have had experience of working in the area of SEN within a local authority or a school context and be able to demonstrate a broad range of skills and a willingness to work closely with parents and with other agencies to secure the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

You will be required to adhere to statutory timescales, have experience of SEN and its associated legislation and possess good interpersonal and written communication skills.

You must have a full UK driving licence and access to your own transport.

As part of employment with Essex County Council should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS Update Service.

The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained.

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Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our aim is to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

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Additional Benefits

Essex County Council are proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all of our employees.

This includes:

A Local Government pension scheme.
Interest free bus & rail season ticket loans, from £100 – £5,000 as well as pool bikes & a car sharing scheme.
Childcare voucher scheme.
Excellent opportunities for personal & professional development through our specialist L&D teams.
Extensive induction programmes.
At least 22 days annual leave + 8 bank holiday days (rising to 29 days dependant on grade & length of service).
Staff discounts in gyms / travel agents / car sales / restaurants & days out.
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Working for Essex welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Working for Essex is a trading name of Capita Resourcing Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Applicants will be required to register with us.