EHC Coordinator – Hertfordshire
Rate per day: £300 per day
Location: Hertfordshire
Working Pattern: Hybrid – predominantly home-based, with on-site attendance varying week to week
We are currently recruiting for an experienced EHC Coordinator to join Hertfordshire’s SEND service. This is a hybrid role, with the majority of work undertaken from home, although on-site attendance will be required depending on service needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), ensuring statutory processes and timescales are met.
- Coordinate EHC needs assessments, annual reviews, amendments and updates to EHCPs.
- Work closely with schools, families, social care, health professionals and other key stakeholders.
- Liaise closely with the Virtual School Education Adviser supporting the child.
- Ensure the needs and circumstances of children looked after are appropriately reflected within the EHCP process.
- Understand the responsibilities of Local Authority professionals as Corporate Parents.
- Recognise and respond to the potential barriers to learning and participation that children looked after may experience as a result of previous trauma and adverse experiences.
- Ensure appropriate education provision and support are identified and coordinated to meet individual needs.
- Maintain accurate case records and ensure work is completed in line with SEND legislation, statutory guidance and Local Authority procedures.
Requirements
- Strong experience working within a Local Authority SEND/EHC service.
- Previous experience coordinating or managing EHCPs and statutory SEND processes.
- Good understanding of the needs of children looked after and the role of Corporate Parenting.
- Ability to work collaboratively with the Virtual School and wider professional network.
- Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, statutory timescales and the EHCP framework.
- Excellent communication, organisation and case management skills.
- Ability to work independently in a predominantly remote environment.
Why work through Pertemps?
By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:
- A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
- A simple online registration process
- Attractive referral schemes and incentives
- Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
- Prompt and reliable payroll
- …and much more!
📞 To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on 07471 306880 or email Freya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk.