EHCP Coordinator

About the job
Salary: £32,115 - £35,235 a year
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent

Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Are you highly organised, empathetic, and skilled in statutory SEND assessment procedures? If so, Luton Council is looking for an EHCP Co-Ordinator to join our dedicated team.

About the Role

As an EHCP Co-Ordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting children and young people with SEND by managing the statutory Education, Health, and Care (EHC) needs assessment process. You will liaise with families, schools, and other professionals to ensure that high-quality EHC plans are produced, meeting legal requirements and the individual needs of children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate EHC needs assessments in line with statutory requirements.
• Respond empathetically and professionally to enquiries from families, schools, and other stakeholders.
• Organise and prioritise your workload effectively to meet strict deadlines.
• Facilitate, arrange, and accurately record meetings.
• Provide advice and guidance to schools, parents, and other professionals on the SEND process.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and guidelines while communicating complex information clearly.
• Maintain high-quality case records and contribute to the production of legally compliant and person-centred EHC plans.
• Utilise IT skills to produce complex documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders, including families, schools, and healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrate an understanding of equal opportunities and workplace discrimination.

Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
About you
About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Experience in statutory SEND assessment procedures and a demonstrable understanding of the EHC needs assessment process.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) with the ability to provide clear and empathetic responses to enquiries.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work independently, managing competing deadlines.
• IT proficiency, including experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of key legislation, including the Education Act 1996 and the Children and Families Act 2014.
• A commitment to inclusivity and equality, with an understanding of discrimination in the workplace.
• Relevant qualifications, such as A-levels (or equivalent) and a Level 3 Business Administration qualification (or equivalent experience).

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with SEND.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative team.
• Enjoy a rewarding role with opportunities for professional development.

If you have the skills, experience, and passion to support children and young people with SEND, we would love to hear from you!
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
Application Process
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:

- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel