EHC Assessment Officer

3-4 month contract role with a local authority

This is a 3-4 month contract role with a local authority, focused on managing the statutory assessment process for Education, Health, and Care (EHC) Plans. The purpose of this role is to ensure that assessments are completed within legal timescales while maintaining a child-centered approach. The position is crucial for fostering effective collaboration with families, schools, and professionals to achieve high-quality outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full statutory assessment (SA) process from initiation to final EHC Plan.
• Engage closely with children, young people, and families throughout the process.
• Draft, review, and finalize EHC Plans based on professional evidence.
• Collaborate with education, health, and social care professionals.
• Maintain accurate records and update systems (e.g., Synergy).
• Support placement d...