Education Health and Care Co-Ordinator

at  BCP Council

Job Introduction
Job Title: Education Health and Care Co-Ordinator
Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole
Service/Team: Education and Skills / SEND
Role Profile: Specialist BCP I
Reports to: Assistant Team Manager
Number of Posts: 1 FTE

ROLE PURPOSE

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Education Health and Care Co-Ordinator to join our welcoming and inclusive team. This role is crucial in working collaboratively with children, young people, parents/carers and settings that are going through an Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (ECHNA) in the surrounding areas of Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole… The position involves managing Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) casework and administering procedures related to the statutory assessment and reviews of children with special educational needs and disabilities.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement the administration of statutory assessment procedures as outlined in the Children and Families Act 2014.
• Liaise, advise, and maintain close contact with professionals involved in the statutory assessment process, including educational settings, the Educational Psychology Service, health services, stakeholders and social care.
• Gathering advice and information from families, settings and professionals about children and young people going through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment, or where there is a change in provision.
• Communicating the decisions made at panels to families and professionals involved with the child or young person; this includes supporting the child/young person and their family to understand the reasons for the decision and what happens next.
• Manage the statutory annual review process for children and young people with an EHC plan, including those educated otherwise than at school and those who are electively home educated.
• Make evidence-based and outcome-focused recommendations to secure progress for children and young people with EHC plans, ensuring appropriate placements and resources.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience of working within a SEND Team environment,
• Knowledge of relevant legislations, regulations, and guidance, including the SEND Code of Practice 2015, the Children & Families Act 2014, the Education Act 1996, The Learning and Skills Act 2000, Equalities Act 2010 and the Care Act 2015.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills to work effectively with our vulnerable families, settings and a variety of partner agencies and organisations.
• Excellent time management, organisation, ability to prioritise, effective delegation. and information recording.
• Experience of writing good person-centred EHCPs with SMART outcomes.
• Using a person-centred approach and being solution-focused, working closely with children, parents and key professionals in relation to the EHC assessment process, school placement and the ongoing monitoring and reviewing of EHC Plans. ·
• Consulting and securing appropriate placements and assisting with identifying reasonable adjustments that can be made to provision.
• Being responsible for children and young people with SEND moving into and out of the borough and children in alternative education placements.
• Experience in managing SEND casework and administering statutory assessment procedures.
• The ability to make evidence-based recommendations and ensure compliance with statutory guidance.
• A commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

If you are committed to making a positive difference and have the skills and experience required, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and help us achieve our mission of enabling children and families in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole to fulfil their aims and aspirations.
If you would like an informal discussion about this position, please contact Sarah Dendle via email at sarah.dendle@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Proposed Interview Date- w/c 2/12/2024