Locum ECHP Coordinator – Competitive Pay, Flexible Contract in Lewisham!
Are you a Social Worker looking for a rewarding locum role in South London? We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!
- Job Title: Education Health Care Plan Coordinator
- Location: South London
- Duration: 3 – 6 months ongoing
- Schedule: Mon – Fri, 9 – 5
- Start Date: March 2025
- Rate of Pay: £240 – £280 per day
- Contact: Faieq – 0203 307 8747 / fbashar@hg-mh.com
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Coordinate assessments and casework across the SEND Service, ensuring that casework is legally compliant whilst remaining child centred, pro-active and responsive to the needs of children and young people and paying due regard to the views of parents.
- Coordinate and actively support a person centred, outcome focused multi agency approach to assessment, planning and support, ensuring that children, young people and parents are treated as equal partners in the assessment and planning process.
- Guiding settings and parents to the right provision at SEN Support level.
- Directing them to the Local Offer to find more information on the services available.
- Supporting settings and parents to provide the right information if an EHC needs assessment request is made. Coordinating the 20-week process, liaising with settings, parents and other professionals. Attending EHC plan review meetings, at critical points such as change in phase of education.
- You will chair and attend annual reviews where there is a high risk of placement breakdown or a complex case within the targeted age groups.
- You can call upon support from Team Leaders/ Team Manager where required.
- An EHCP Coordinator will ensure all communications and contacts with young people, parents, schools, settings and other agencies about SEN casework and general SEN issues are proactive, supportive, timely and constructive so that confidence in the service is maintained and improved.
Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- a current and valid Social Work England registration and pin
- experience working with ECHP or similar settings
- strong communication and interpersonal skills
- the ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
- a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care
- access to a car for community/home visits
Working Hours & Contract Duration:
This role offers a flexible working position requires availability from Monday – Friday with flexibility where possible. The contract is for 3 to 6 months with a strong possibility of extension based on performance and service needs.
This opportunity won’t last long! Contact Faieq today at 0203 307 8747 or email fbashar@hg-mh.com or click below to apply now.
Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?
Hunter Gatherer Mental Health, incorporating HG Nursing and HG Doctors, is a leading UK recruitment agency for Mental Health Professionals, specialising in locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector. We help RMNs, CPNs, Social Workers, Psychologists, and Talking Therapists find high-quality jobs that match their skills and career goals.
With exclusive roles and a 4.8-star Google rating, we provide a trusted, hassle-free recruitment experience. We’re also ranked among the Top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For.
The benefits of working with us:
✔ Fast & simple locum registration – get set up quickly
✔ A network of like-minded mental health, nursing and medical professionals
✔ Reliable, high-paying locum jobs with bi-weekly payroll
✔ Specialist recruitment consultants who understand your field
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