EHCP Plan Writer (Remote)
Posted 6 days ago by Connect2Dorset
£280 Per day
Inside
Remote
Dorchester, Dorset
Summary: The EHCP Plan Writer role involves creating compliant Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) for children and young people, adhering to the principles of the Children and Families Act 2014. This position requires excellent written communication skills and a strong understanding of SEND legislation, with the flexibility to work remotely. The role is integral to ensuring that children's educational and health needs are effectively addressed through detailed documentation. Candidates should be able to manage their time efficiently to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs)
- Amend Plans
- Collaborate with families, educators, and healthcare professionals
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
- Maintain accurate and detailed records
Key Skills:
- Strong understanding of SEND legislation and EHCP processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and organisational skills
- At least 2 years experience writing EHCPs for a local authority
- The ability to draft at least 2 EHCPs per day
- Experience in education is a plus, requiring only 1 year of EHCP writing experience for candidates with this background
Salary (Rate): £280/day
City: Dorchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Job Title: EHCP Plan Writer
Location: Remote
Contract Type: Interim
Salary: £280 day Umbrella
Enhanced DBS Childrens/Adults
32 Hours a week over 4 days
About Us
Connect2Dorset is the managed service provider for Dorset Council, supplying high-quality temporary, contract, and interim staffing solutions across various departments. We are proud to be an ethical, trustworthy, and caring organisation.
EHCP (Education, Health & Care Plan) writer
Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) writers are responsible for creating EHCPs that are compliant with the Children and Families Act 2014. They must interpret and adhere to the principles and statutory processes outlined in the SEN Code of Practice.
Writing an EHCP can be complex and involved, but it's engaging and mentally stimulating work that has a positive impact on children's lives.
Each EHCP will outline:
- A child or young person's special educational, health, and social needs
- How those needs should be addressed
- The outcomes the child or young person will aim to achieve
The local authority's SEND service reviews the EHCP at least once a year to ensure that the support provided is effective.
While experience in fields such as education, SEND, or social care can be very beneficial, there are no strict minimum requirements to become an EHCP writer. Many plan writers train specifically for this specialised and functional writing task without a related background.
The role:
Many EHCP writers work remotely, as part of a large team. The role lends itself to a flexible approach to working hours. flexible.
It's important that they have a thorough understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and the statutory requirements for EHCPs.
EHCP writers gather and summarise information. It's important that they write clearly and succinctly, maintaining a high standard and attention to detail. A-level English literature or a similar qualification is usually required as a minimum.
There can often be tight deadlines to adhere to, so the role requires excellent timekeeping and personal organisation skills. Writers are required to manage their own time.
Requirements:
- Strong understanding of SEND legislation and EHCP processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and organisational skills
- At least 2 years experience writing EHCPs for an LA
- The ability to draft at least 2 EHCPs per day
- Experience in education, is a plus and in which case only 1 years experience of writing EHCPs for an LA is required.
Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.