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Education, Health & Care (EHC) Plan Writer [ [link removed] ] 12-11-2019 12:00 AM GMT 21,589
Full Time , per year - 37
Permanent
*The starting salary is 21,589(Level One) rising to 22,911(Level Two) on the first year anniversary, subject to satisfactory completion of a probation period (pro rata for part time workers).
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Weve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity youve been waiting for? Read on to find out more*

*There has never been a better time to join Nottingham City Council. Known for inclusivity and innovation, we have also won a host of Employee Benefits Awards, are a leading employer of Apprentices and we are continually working around the clock to deliver high quality services for Nottinghams citizens, visitors and investors.
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Our aspiration is to make Nottingham a Great City, but to do this we need to be a Great Council, provide Great Services and recruit and develop a Great Workforce.
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Join an organisation that gives you extra we will value your contributions, promote flexible and modern ways of working, will double your monthly pension contributions, offer a very generous 25-32 days holiday package each year (exclusive of public bank holidays and dependent on length of service) and give you the option to purchase up to 28 days additional holiday tax-free!
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Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.*
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*A hard-working andcaring individual is required to write and update Education, Health & Care Plans and other statutory documents that support children and young people with special educational needs/disabilities (SEND).EHC Plans are legal documents that underpin much of our team's work and this post plays a key role in enabling us to meet our statutory duties. The post involves: writing and amending EHC Plans, as well as decisions not to assess and decisions not to issue an EHC Plan (ensuring they are compliant with DfE statutory requirements and deadlines), advising and liaising with education settings and other services/agencies around the content of EHC Plans and reviews, and producing data/statistics.
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*ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:*

* An in-depth knowledge of DfE statutory requirements around SEND, especially in relation to EHC Plans and reviews, as well as knowledge of the work of the Children & Adults Department, includingNottingham City's SEND policies and multi-agency working.
* Knowledge and understanding of the issues faced byfamilies of children/young people with SEND, focusing on ensuring a child-centred approach.
* A high level of literacy and good numeracy skills (GCSE A-C/4-9 or equivalent in English & Maths), with skill in analysing and conveying complex information in a clear, succinct manner, taking account of different audiences. A keen attention to detail and a creative approach to problem-solving are vital, as is proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel.
* The ability to work accurately and quickly under pressure to tight deadlines, doing so onyour own initiative withoutrequiring a high level of supervision. Being highly skilled in organising, planning and prioritising your own workload is therefore essential.
* Knowledge of data protection requirements and experience in applying these when dealing with confidential information.
* Skill in communicating effectively with a diverse range of people in a courteous, efficient manner in person, writing and on the phone,delivering high standards of customer care. This includes theabilityto be assertive and deal with difficult situations in a calm, sensitive, diplomatic manner.
* Ability to work co-operatively and flexibly as part of a team, demonstrating a postive 'can do' attitude and partaking in an office rota to ensure phone cover during office hours.

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PLEASE NOTE:* *Our team is based acrosstwo sites(Loxley House, Station St, Nottingham and Woolsthorpe Depot, Woolsthorpe Close, Bilborough).* *THE POSTHOLDER WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK ACROSS BOTH SITES IN LINE WITH SERVICE REQUIREMENTS.*
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*INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY 19TH DECEMBER 2019 AT LOXLEY HOUSE*.
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*For further information about the post, please viewtheJob Description and Person Specification further down this page.
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For informal enquiries, please contact Lesley Yarnell, Tel: 0115 87 64697, Email: [email protected]
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<[email protected]>*Useful information for Applicants*
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Please ensure you read our Terms and Conditions information, which includes advice on pay, annual leave and hours of working, and our Total Rewards Package, which includes information on some of the great benefits when working for Nottingham City Council.
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This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) (English Language Requirement for public sector workers) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English, as detailed in the job description and person specification, is an essential requirement for the role.
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Nottingham City Council are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and we are striving to have a reflective workforce of the citizens we serve. As a result of our commitment, we anonymise all applications to remove the risk of unconscious bias. The application process will capture your personal details (including your name) and these details will only be made visible to recruiting managers once the shortlisting stage has been completed.
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Nottingham City Council is open to conversations regarding flexible working options at the point of interview.
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If you have any technical issues completing your application form please contact [email protected]

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