Education, Health and Care Plan Co‑ordinator (22.20 hrs)

About the role

The Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Co‑ordinator will join Torbay Council's Children’s Services to lead the co‑production of EHCPs for children and young people aged 0‑25 with SEND. This fixed‑term role involves working closely with families, schools and multi‑agency partners to ensure high‑quality, person‑centred plans.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate assessments and planning for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Draft EHCPs that meet current SEND legislation and statutory timescales.
• Collaborate with parents, young people, education providers, health and social care professionals to develop co‑produced plans.
• Interpret multi‑agency assessments and integrate findings into restorative plans.
• Facilitate person‑centred planning meetings, ensuring all voices are heard.
• Maintain strong relationships with families, schools and professionals.
• Uphold safeguarding policies and promote the welfare of children and young people.

Required profile

• Experience working with children and young people with a range of SEND and their families.
• Good knowledge of SEND legislation and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong decision‑making, problem‑solving abilities and emotional resilience.
• Ability to work across agency boundaries and manage workload effectively.

Required skills

• Knowledge of EHCP drafting processes and statutory requirements.
• Familiarity with multi‑agency assessment interpretation.
• Proficiency in person‑centred planning approaches.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures within a council setting.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract of 12 months.
• Salary band £31,537‑£34,434 per annum.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.