EHCP Assessment Officer

Job Introduction

Job Details

Salary range: £37,035 – £39,513 per annum

Work location: Oxford 

Hours per week: 37 – we are open to discussions about flexible working

Contract type: Permanent 

Closing date: 07.04.2025

Interview date: TBC

Vetting requirements: 

This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check. Please note that under safer recruitment requirements, references will be requested prior to interview.

We have recently developed some new roles within our Special Educational Needs Casework Team. You will be joining Oxfordshire County Council during a time of rapid improvement in our services and provision for Children and Young People with SEND. Our vision is focused on improving outcomes and supporting Children and Young People to achieve their aspirations. 

We are looking for Assessment Officers to manage the entire Education, Health and Care Needs assessment process across all ages 0-25. You will work under the direction of an experienced Senior Officer to ensure the Local Authority meets its statutory deadlines in relation to this process.  

About Us

The successful candidate will be joining an existing team of Officers and assistants across three geographical areas within Oxfordshire. 

The role is an exciting opportunity to support Oxfordshire’s vision in improving outcomes and supporting aspirations for all Children and Young People with SEND

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior SEN Officer, you will be responsible for all aspects of the Education, Health and Care Assessment process from initial request to the issuing of a final Education, Health and Care Plan. You will act as the first point of contact for children/young people and their families and will be required work closely with them throughout the assessment process. You will also ensure Children and Young People and their families are at the heart of everything we do.

We have a number of offices across Oxfordshire (Abingdon, Oxford or Banbury) and we also have an agile working policy. There may be a requirement for you to attend regular office-based sessions and face-to-face meetings with families and settings.

About you

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or have good educational qualifications with proven competency in literacy and relevant experience. You will have practical experience in a relevant field, experience of a customer or service-user facing environment and will have a high level of interpersonal and communication skills. You will have a proven ability to work in a pressurised environment and to work on your own initiative with good time management and problem-solving skills.

Rewards and benefits

It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 32 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.

Would you like to know more? 

For more information about the role please contact Michael Alexander, Senior SEN Officer at michael.alexander@oxfordshire.gov.uk or Sue Hingley, Senior SEN Officer at sue.hingley@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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