EHC Caseworker

Job introduction

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About the role

Make a Difference as an EHC Caseworker – Supporting Children and Young People with SEND

West Northamptonshire Council’s Education, Health and Care (EHC) Team is expanding to meet the increasing demands within the SEN sector and is seeking passionate, dedicated EHC Caseworkers to support children, young people, and their families through statutory Special Educational Needs and Disabilities processes.

You’ll work closely with professionals across education, health, and social care to create high-quality, person-centred Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) that focus on positive outcomes and preparing for adulthood.

This is a dynamic, rewarding role where you’ll take responsibility for progressing individual cases, driving multi-agency collaboration, and managing the administration of EHC Plans across West Northamptonshire.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Additional information

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have experience working with children, young people, and families in a professional capacity.
• Can demonstrate empathy, resilience, and the ability to guide families through complex processes.
• Are confident in interpreting professional advice and producing clear, outcome-focused documentation.
• Possess excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills.
• Have a good understanding of SEND legislation and person-centred planning (or are eager to develop knowledge ).

Interview Preparation

We know interviews can be daunting, so we will let you know exactly what to expect on the day.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview where they will be assessed against the person specification.

Please come prepared to discuss your experience, demonstrate your understanding of SEND processes, and respond to scenario-based questions.

Shortlisted candidates will also be provided with a task on the day of the interview for which preparation is not required.

Shortlisting and Interviews

Shortlisting will take place the week commencing 8th September 2025

Interviews will take place on the following dates:

Tuesday 23rd September 2025

Wednesday 24th September 2025

Friday 26th September 2025

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If you would like to discuss this position, please email Careers@westnorthants.gov.uk

Company information

At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.

Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner

The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us.

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