SENDS EHC Plan Co-ordinator
Children's Services

Wigan Life Centre South
College Avenue
Wigan
WN1 1NJ

Salary: Grade 10, £36,876 - £40,760 per annum.

37 hours per week

Temporary for 6 months

Your role:

The role will involve working closely with families and partner agencies, managing or providing support for specific caseloads. Applicants will be required to work in a person-centred way supporting families and professionals through the EHC assessment process. You will take the lead in communicating with families, schools, colleges and other external establishments and partners. Leading and attending meetings and reviews across the borough. A good understanding of the SEND framework, schools, other educational provision and local health services will be expected.

About you:

Applicants must be excellent communicators, verbally and in the written from, self-motivated with a high level of organisational skills, being able to work within prescribed timescales and deadlines. Applicants will need strong interpersonal skills, have strong emotional reliance and able to work under pressure. A strong work ethic and a passion for this area of work. Some management experience would be beneficial as you will have responsibility for staff.

About us:

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Council of the Year’ at the 2019 LGC Awards and has recently published The Deal 2030, our ambitious plan for our borough. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

We are a statutory service that has an obligation to meet the legal requirements outlined in the Children’s and Families Act 2014, and adhere to the SEND Code of Practice, guidelines. The service works closely with children, young people and their families. We support them to find suitable and appropriate provision for their children and young people that have special educational needs or disabilities. We expect our staff to be empathetic to the needs of families, schools and colleges but be mindful of the public purse. We work under a legal framework and specific timeframes. We work closely with a range of key partners, stakeholders and professionals, resulting in effective multi-agency working. We will provide you with a supportive working environment and give you the opportunity to learn and develop further within the organisation.

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits.

For further information, please contact Ash Patel on 01942 486129

To view the details relating to this position, please click the links below:

Job Specification
DBS Applicant Information
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Interview date: Thursday 30 July 2020

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Location
Wigan Life Centre South
Vacancy Description
 
Wigan Life Centre South
College Avenue
Wigan
WN1 1NJ

Salary: Grade 10, £36,876 - £40,760 per annum.

37 hours per week

Temporary for 6 months

Your role:

The role will involve working closely with families and partner agencies, managing or providing support for specific caseloads. Applicants will be required to work in a person-centred way supporting families and professionals through the EHC assessment process. You will take the lead in communicating with families, schools, colleges and other external establishments and partners. Leading and attending meetings and reviews across the borough. A good understanding of the SEND framework, schools, other educational provision and local health services will be expected.

About you:

Applicants must be excellent communicators, verbally and in the written from, self-motivated with a high level of organisational skills, being able to work within prescribed timescales and deadlines. Applicants will need strong interpersonal skills, have strong emotional reliance and able to work under pressure. A strong work ethic and a passion for this area of work. Some management experience would be beneficial as you will have responsibility for staff.

About us:

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Council of the Year’ at the 2019 LGC Awards and has recently published The Deal 2030, our ambitious plan for our borough. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

We are a statutory service that has an obligation to meet the legal requirements outlined in the Children’s and Families Act 2014, and adhere to the SEND Code of Practice, guidelines. The service works closely with children, young people and their families. We support them to find suitable and appropriate provision for their children and young people that have special educational needs or disabilities. We expect our staff to be empathetic to the needs of families, schools and colleges but be mindful of the public purse. We work under a legal framework and specific timeframes. We work closely with a range of key partners, stakeholders and professionals, resulting in effective multi-agency working. We will provide you with a supportive working environment and give you the opportunity to learn and develop further within the organisation.

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits.

For further information, please contact Ash Patel on 01942 486129

To view the details relating to this position, please click the links below:

Job Specification
DBS Applicant Information
Privacy Notice

Interview date: Thursday 30 July 2020

Find out more about working for Wigan

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures

The employer is committed to safeguarding