Education, Health and Care Plan Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Plymouth City Council are seeking to employ a suitably experienced EHCP Officer within our 0-25 Statutory Assessment Team. The successful applicant will be part of a team that ensure that Plymouth fulfils its statutory duties for the education of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Key activities for this role include:
- Responsible for writing EHC plans based on an analysis of statutory assessment advice, including school, medical, educational psychology and parental information
- Responsible for other aspect of the SEN Code of Practice including liaison with parents/carers, professionals in education and other agencies
- Ensure that pupils with EHCPs are appropriate placed within mainstream, special schools, EOTAS, home education or independent sector provisions
You will need to evidence professional experience working with special educational needs and/or disability. You will need to evidence a knowledge of statutory processes for education, health and care planning.
The Disclosure & Barring Service Check requirement for this post is: Children's Barred List
If you are interested in finding out more details, please contact the Head of SEND Services, Amanda Paddison on (01752) 306734 or amanda.paddison@plymouth.gov.uk.
Closing date:- Tuesday 28 February 2023
Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.
As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, have been in Plymouth City Council care or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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