EHCP Assistant Officer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCILOverview
Job Introduction
About OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Do you want to make a difference? A REAL difference? Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together, OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL's ambitious transformation programme. OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL’re seeking individuals who can help OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL while embracing OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL's value of ‘daring to do it differently’.
In OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL's Children, Education & Families Directorate, OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL strive for every child to receive the best possible education. OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL’re re-evaluating OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL's Specialist Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services to improve outcomes for children and young people.
Consistently rated as “good” by Ofsted, OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL aim to do even better! Oxfordshire County Council is financially stable and committed to investing in Children, Education, and Families. Together, OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL ensure that OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL have the resources to make a real difference.
About the Role
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL’ve transformed how OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL help OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL's communities achieve the best outcomes for every child and family. OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL continue to invest in Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) with the growth of OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL's four sub-teams within the EHCP Casework Team:
- Assessment Team
- Early Years and Primary Team
- Secondary and Post 16 Team
- Tribunals, Resolutions and Compliance Team
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL is looking for an experienced EHCP Assistant Casework Officer to join OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL's Secondary and Post-16 team. You will support the EHCP Casework Team to ensure statutory processes are completed within the set timescales. Working under the direction of a Senior Officer, you will help the Local Authority meet its statutory deadlines.
Join OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL's vibrant and passionate workforce and make a positive difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families.
About You
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL want to hear from you if you are:
- Always learning: willing to build good relationships with the EHCP Casework Team, SEND administration team, and schools.
- Kind and caring: child and young person focused, with strong written and verbal skills.
- Responsible: able to problem-solve while working within statutory timeframes and liaising with families and key agencies.
- Driven to improve: committed to continuous improvement in SEND.
- Advocating for equality and integrity: able to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with families.
- Experienced: knowledgeable in attending and managing the Annual Review process.
Rewards and Benefits
- Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays).
- A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Flexible working options.
- Employee Assistance Programme with health and wellbeing support 24/7.
- Family-friendly policies including childcare vouchers and cycle to work scheme.
- Range of staff discounts on travel, holidays, insurance, food, health, and leisure activities.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL's Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council, OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL pride ourselves on OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL's diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of various factors such as age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic background.
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL's Commitment to Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job and for care leavers who have completed further education.
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL's Commitment to Safeguarding
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. All employees are expected to share this commitment.
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL's Commitment to Flexible Working
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL is open to discussions about flexible working arrangements depending on the role's requirements.
