EHCP Officer

Job Title: EHCP Officer

Rate of Pay: ?18.06 per hour

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Hybrid working - Home/Connor Education Centre, Connor Road, West Bromwich, B71 3DJ

Start Date: ASAP

Contract type: Agency

Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role.

Brief description:

We are looking for an EHCP officer to join one of our Area Teams. You will be part of a team who maintain high standards of professional practice whilst also working in the best interests of children and young adults.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference and continue to develop the good work identified in our local area inspection revisit in March 2019.

You will be responsible for the statutory processes which will include coordinating annual reviews, writing and updating plans and ensuring that outcomes are set that focus on Preparation for Adulthood.

We are looking for an individual who has:

• oExcellent Communication Skills.
• oExcellent planning & organisation skills.
• oAn ability to work to deadlines.
• oA Good working knowledge of SEND and relevant legislation.
• oAn understanding of the nature and importance of co-production and partnership working.

EHCP experience would be ideal.

Qualification:

• oEducated to A level/NVQ4 or Equivalent substantial relevant experience.
• oGSCE English/ Maths

**This post requires an Enhanced Childrens DBS check and a Keeping Children Safe in Education check.

Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You will also need to include your agency on cost details to each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known costs.

Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor

You will receive further information regarding invoice terms if your candidate is appointed to this role. Invoices must be sent electronically on a weekly basis to templink_1@sandwell.gov.uk along with your workers authorised timesheet supplied by your agency. Payments are then released 14 days from the date of the invoice.

The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents.

To submit your documents, you will be required to opt in.

For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

If you require further assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.

Closing Date: Friday 21st...

Additional information:

The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest.

Closing date for submission of quotations is Friday 21st June 2024 at 5pm

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No