Post 14 EHC Coordinator

Medway Food Partnership; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional local authority in Chatham is seeking a dedicated Education, Health and Care Assessment Officer to manage EHC assessments, ensure high-quality EHC plans, and collaborate with professionals across various sectors. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organisational skills, a strong understanding of SEND legislation, and the ability to work in a multi-agency environment. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and generous benefits, including a local-government pension scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Access to training and development

Flexible working scheme

Travel plan discounts

Access to advice & counselling service

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A sound understanding of SEND legislation and statutory processes.
• Confidence in working independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Managing a large and varied caseload in a fast-paced environment.
• Drafting clear, outcome-focused EHC plans based on comprehensive assessments.
• Communicating regularly with parents/carers, education providers, and multi-agency professionals.
• Using data sets to inform daily work and decision-making.
• Leading and representing Medway Council at key meetings.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Understanding of SEND legislation

Ability to work in a multi-agency environment

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? We’re looking for a dedicated and highly organised individual to join our team as an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Assessment Officer.

About The Role

In this vital role, you will be responsible for managing the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) process and producing high‑quality EHC plans within statutory timeframes. Your work will span all post‑14 educational phases, ensuring that each plan reflects the unique needs and aspirations of the child or young person.

You'll gather and analyse information from a range of sources and collaborate closely with professionals across education, health and social care to identify and deliver meaningful outcomes. This is a hybrid role – candidates are required to work from the office three times per week.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a large and varied caseload in a fast‑paced environment.
• Drafting clear, outcome‑focused EHC plans based on comprehensive assessments.
• Communicating regularly with parents/carers, education providers and multi‑agency professionals.
• Using data sets to inform daily work and decision‑making.
• Leading and representing Medway Council at key meetings, including co‑production sessions, Ways Forward meetings, supporting tribunals team and other operational discussions.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, including the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice (2015).

What We Are Looking For

• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A sound understanding of SEND legislation and statutory processes.
• Confidence in working independently and collaboratively in a multi‑agency environment.

Additional Information

• As a customer‑facing role, applicants must meet the language requirements outlined in Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, demonstrating a proficient command of spoken English/Welsh.

In Return We Will Offer You

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Generous local‑government pension scheme package.
• Access to wider training and development qualifications.
• Flexible working scheme.
• Travel plan discounts.
• Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service.
• Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers.

Career Progression Frameworks (CPF)

Career Progression Frameworks have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. The salary offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.

Our Organisation

Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula. We provide all local‑government services for a quarter‑of‑a‑million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more.

Important Information

Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.

Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement

Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878 if you require documentation or correspondence in a different format.