EHC Plan Writer

Multiple posts are available

3 April 2023
Fixed Term
Full Time
2 years
Meadow House, Littleworth, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 2TB
Children and Families
20 April 2023
£25,878 - £29,439 per annum

The ICDS, Statutory EHC Assessment Team are a county wide service with a clear split to provide a Pre and Post 16 focus, Both internal teams are responsible for assessing for and maintaining all Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCP’s) for Nottinghamshire children, young people, this currently stands at approx. 3800 EHCP’s. This team facilitates statutory processes and must work to strict timescales. We are currently recruiting for 4 EHC Plan Writers across the Pre and Post 16 Teams Initially for 2 years.

 You will be Required:

  • To work closely with EHC Coordinators on the development and production of EHC plans, including attending multi-agency meetings, where appropriate.
  • To collate all relevant information from families, professionals and support services to populate the EHC Plan, following the decision to assess/amend.
  • To produce quality person centred Education, Health and Care Plans of Special Educational Needs and amend as required to ensure that EHC Plan reflects any changes to the service user’s needs or journey.
  • To interpret and adhere to the principles and statutory processes described in the SEN Code of Practice and ensure that the statutory timescales are achieved.
  • Contribute to the development of best practice and procedures relating to Education, Health and Care Plan writing and co-ordination.
  • To build positive relationships with professional colleagues across education, health and social care and the voluntary sector, promoting effective partnership working.

The Person:

We are looking for a highly motivated resilient worker with the ability to work under pressure. You will need to demonstrate your enthusiasm to improve services for disabled children, young people and be able to organise and manage your work within set statutory timescales. You will be highly skilled in communicating and able to keep accurate records.

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Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

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