Senior SEND Casework Officer
Job Description
Job Title: Senior SEND Casework Officer
Salary: £39,027 - £44,463 per annum
Grade: E
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Thurrock Council is looking for a passionate and highly motivated individual who is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Previous experience of working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families is essential, as will a strong working knowledge of current SEND related legislation and the SEND Code of Practice.
Experience and skills include:
- Ensuring the local authority adheres to its policies, procedures and statutory responsibilities under the SEND legal framework.
- Overseeing the statutory assessment and review process to ensure high quality education, health and care plans are created and that annual reviews are managed in line with statutory requirements.
- Providing expert guidance, advice and support to parents, families, education providers, and colleagues on SEND matters.
- Working with various professionals, including those in education, health and social care and partner agencies.
- Delivering supervisory and leadership support to SEND EHCP Coordinators and junior colleagues, providing informal and formal supervision and support with managing their workloads and navigating local authority procedures.
- Ensure that all casework is carried out to the highest standards and fully meets the local authority statutory functions in terms of quality and timescales.
- To amend, check and quality assure education, health and care plans, ensuring that plans identify clear outcomes for children and young people.
DBS: Enhanced Level is required for this post.
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 30th October 2025
Closing Date (Internal & External): 9th November /2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Additional Information
If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact Tina Martin, SEND Team Manager at tmartin@thurrock.gov.uk
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.
Application Requirements
As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application.
About us
Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.
This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.
Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.
Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.
Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council
Salary range
- £39,027 - £44,463 per year