Job Introduction
Our Story
Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring three iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.
Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.
We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’.
Our Team
Children's Services in Halton are on an ambitious improvement journey, supported by strong leadership, investment and a committed workforce. We are passionate about ensuring children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) receive the right support, at the right time, to achieve their aspirations and outcomes.
We are looking for a dedicated and highly organised EHCP Caseworker to join our SEND Assessment and Provision Team and play a key role in coordinating Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for children and young people across Halton.
Hours 37 hours per week – flexible working
The Opportunity
As an EHCP Caseworker, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans, acting as the key point of contact for families, schools and professionals. You will coordinate the assessment, development, implementation and review of EHCPs, ensuring that children and young people receive appropriate support that promotes independence, choice and positive outcomes.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND and who enjoys working collaboratively across education, health and social care services.
More specifically you will:
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Manage the planning, development, implementation and review of Education, Health and Care Plans in line with the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice 2015 and other relevant legislation.
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Act as the key point of contact for children, young people, families and professionals throughout the EHCP process.
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Coordinate assessments, gather evidence and facilitate person-centred meetings to inform decision-making.
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Secure appropriate educational placements and provision, including specialist and out-of-borough settings where required.
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Work closely with education, health and social care partners to ensure effective multi-agency support for children and young people.
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Lead on annual reviews and monitor progress against agreed outcomes.
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Support informal dispute resolution and contribute to tribunal preparations where necessary.
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Prepare reports and present evidence to local authority panels and other decision-making forums.
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Collect feedback from families and contribute to service improvement activities.
Your Contributions:
We are looking for someone who has:
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A relevant qualification or experience demonstrating a strong understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
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Experience working with children, young people and families with SEND, ideally within education, health or local authority settings.
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A sound understanding of the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice 2015 and other relevant legislation.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and manage challenging conversations sensitively.
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Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
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Experience maintaining accurate records and using databases and ICT systems effectively.
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A commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND and supporting them to achieve their full potential.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, as the role involves travel across the borough and occasionally further afield. Reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Our Offer:
Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:
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A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service (*delete if not applicable) with the option to purchase an additional four-days of unpaid leave for our Annual Christmas Closedown
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Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
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3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme
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Investment in your personal development
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Free Car Parking at HBC sites
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Flexible working arrangements (*delete if not applicable)
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Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
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Essential Car User Allowance
Next Steps:
At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Shelley Nicholson (Deputy Head of SEND and Inclusion) [email protected]
Interviews will take place on 25 August 2026.
At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – [email protected]
Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.
We look forward to receiving your application!
