Job ref: RO-91132
Location: Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale OL16 1XU
Salary: £23,500 - £23,893
Grade: 3
Working Hours: 37 hours
Contract Type: 1 x permanent 2 x Fixed Term for 6 months
Closing Date: 21st April 2024
Interview Date: 7th May 2024
Interview Type: In person
External candidates applying for this role must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale
Due to internal promotions we have an exciting opportunity for three individuals to join the Rochdale EHC Team in the post of EHC Co-ordinator. One post is permanent and the other two posts are fixed term for 6 months.
Are you passionate about working in a service which makes a difference to the lives of the residents of our borough?
Our workforce is our biggest asset and a lot has been done which we are really proud of, but there is a lot still to do. We are looking for amazing people who share our vision and values to join our team.
The key duties for the role will be: -
1. To be responsible for the processing of draft and final EHC plans and for the copying and circulation of all confidential reports to parents and agencies in accordance with established procedures and timescales for identified learners attending an educational setting.
2. To monitor and process amendments to EHC plans and annual reviews for these pupils as instructed by more senior members of the team.
3. To maintain case files for these learners and prepare these for multi-disciplinary case conferences and review meetings, including the preparation of chronologies as required.
4. To co-ordinate meetings including My Plan meetings and annual review meetings.
5. To minute statutory assessment panel meetings and facilitate actions from those meetings under the direction of the Senior EHC Coordinator.
6. To respond to general enquiries and correspondence relating to SEN, ensuring that a high standard of service is provided to parents/carers & young people, schools and other professionals (including those from Health, Social Services and the voluntary sector).
7. To be conversant with SEN legislation and policy affecting work and procedures undertaken by the post holder.
8. To deal with enquiries relating to SEN travel assistance including the processing of application forms, issuing of letters and liaising with Transport Services.
9. To process requisitions and payments for goods and services using the Council’s online system. This will include raising purchase orders and processing payments upon receipt of goods and services.
If you would like a discussion regarding this position please do not hesitate to contact Liam Cummiskey on 01706 925981 or alternatively email liam.cummiskey@rochdale.gov.uk
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The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment.
Appointment to this post is subject to an standard DBS including a barred list check child workforce
Rochdale Borough Council is a great place to work. Please click here for information on Number One Riverside and the borough of Rochdale.
At Rochdale Borough Council we are committed to our Values and Behaviours.
· Proud of the difference we make
· Passionate about the diversities of the Borough
· Pioneering and Open in our Approach
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