We are seeking dedicated and experienced Education Health and Care (EHC) Coordinators to join our SEND and Inclusion Service. The successful candidates will be responsible for coordinating and managing the EHC plans and annual reviews for young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs and disabilities. This role involves working closely with young people, their parents/carers, schools, further education colleges, training providers, and relevant professionals to develop high-quality, outcome-focused EHC Plans.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience of pastoral care in schools and academies or safeguarding.
• Experience working in SEND settings, e.g. working within specialist schools or resourced provisions.
• Experience working with families, children and young people in a professional capacity.
• Experience in undertaking and co-ordination of assessments of children and young adults resulting in the planning, delivery and management of focussed interventions and plans.
• Experience of IT systems including Microsoft Office, teams etc.
• Experience of partnership and networking across multiple agencies in order to support the family.
• Experience of managing conflicting demands and prioritising accordingly.
• Demonstrable experience of providing excellent customer service

SKILLS:

• Ability to model professionalism and promote a culture of professional standards and accountability.
• Ability to analyse and interpret varied and complex information regarding individual children and young people, and use this information to develop strategies, anticipate challenges and identify solutions in addressing their needs.
• Ability to use well developed communication skills to present complex/sensitive information in an understandable way, to a range of audiences, such as parents, children and young people, schools, education providers.
• Ability and willingness to travel across Medway in order to meet requirements of the role.
• Ability to consistently and effectively organise and prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to take accurate records of meetings and record information accurately.
• Ability to build to partnerships and maintain relationships. Able to problem solve and identify solutions.
  Please email your CV to applications@healthcaredirectservices.co.uk
  Closing date for applications is 13th May 2025

• Oversee the end-to-end process of EHCP maintenance, reviews, and amendments, ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines.
• Work collaboratively with families, schools, health and social care professionals to ensure EHCPs are tailored to meet the individual needs of children and young people.
• Ensure all EHCPs are developed and maintained in accordance with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice (2015).
• Act as a key contact for families, providing guidance and support while ensuring a fair and transparent process.
• Maintain accurate records, track progress, and contribute to service development by identifying trends and areas for improvement.