MAKE A DIRECT IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Our goal is to ensure that every child receives appropriate support so that they an achieve their goals and be equipped with the skills and resilience they need for adulthood.
In this vital role, you’ll work with children, young people and their families, by completing the EHC needs assessment and review process. By building strong relationships and coordinating support across services, you’ll ensure that every plan is person-centred, outcome-focused and tailored to the individual.

ABOUT US

Kensington and Chelsea is home to diverse communities, thriving businesses and unique local places. Everything we do is focused on supporting our residents, strengthening our approach and creating a fairer borough.
As a competent and caring Council, we take pride in our work every day, ensuring our services are delivered with care and competence. We listen to our residents, act with integrity and work together to build a borough that is greener, safer and fairer for all.
In this role, you’ll be living that commitment every day – helping families through one of the most important processes in a child’s education journey, and making sure no one feels left behind. You’ll be part of a team that values trust, teamwork and getting stuck in to make a difference.
For further details, please review the Job Description and Person Specification.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE EXPLAINING HOW YOU MEET THE REQUIREMENTS SET OUT IN THE PERSON SPECIFICATION AND JOB DESCRIPTION.

We reserve the right to extend or close this vacancy early without warning subject to the volume of suitable applicants.
We are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
We are committed to fair, transparent, and consistent pay practices. New hires will start at the minimum of the advertised salary range.
Employees receive annual salary increases until they reach the top of the pay scale. In addition, employees will receive any agreed cost of living pay rises.

As part of our high-performing Bi-borough SEND service, you’ll manage a caseload of children and young people with special educational needs. You’ll be the main point of contact for families, schools and professionals, offering clear advice and support at every stage of the Education, Health and Care (EHC) process.
You’ll coordinate timely, multi-agency assessments and reviews, making sure that each child’s EHC plan is based on their strengths, needs and aspirations. You’ll also commission appropriate education placements, keep detailed records and ensure that statutory timescales are met.
This is a fast-paced role that requires excellent organisation, strong communication and the ability to stay calm under pressure. You’ll work flexibly across sub-teams depending on service needs and your own development goals.