Job Description

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Are you ready to make a real difference?

Do you believe every young person deserves the chance to shine? Are you passionate about inclusion and helping young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) achieve their goals? If you're organised, proactive, and thrive on connecting education, health, and care systems to create real impact -- we'd love to meet you.



Mencap's

Barnet

Supported Internship team

is on the lookout for a dedicated and driven

EHCP Coordinator

to lead the coordination of

Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)

for our incredible learners.

About the role

As our EHCP Coordinator, you'll be at the heart of helping young people with SEND take their next big step -- towards meaningful employment, independence, and a future full of possibility.



You'll ensure each learner's EHCP is accurate, inspiring, and tailored to their unique strengths and aspirations, acting as the key link between learners, families, local authorities, employers, and education providers.

In this role, you will:

Lead and manage the

EHCP annual review process

in line with the SEND Code of Practice Build strong, positive relationships with

learners, families, and professionals

to ensure joined-up, person-centred support Coordinate

new referrals and assessments

for incoming learners Empower learners to explore their

skills, interests, and employment goals

Maintain timely, high-quality documentation that makes every learner's journey clear and supported
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in

SEND, education coordination, or learner support

who's motivated by seeing young people grow in confidence and capability.

About you

You'll be the kind of person who loves keeping things organised, building trust with others, and making sure no detail slips through the cracks. You're confident, compassionate, and understand the power of communication and teamwork.

You'll need:

Experience coordinating or supporting

EHCP reviews

A solid understanding of the

SEND Code of Practice

Experience working directly with

young people with SEND

Excellent organisational and time management skills Confidence in meeting deadlines and handling detailed documentation

GCSE English and Maths (A-C / 9-4)

or equivalent A professional, inclusive, and person-centred approach in everything you do

Why join Mencap?

At Mencap, our mission is simple but powerful -- to make the UK the best place for people with a learning disability to live, learn, and work.



You'll join a friendly, passionate, and supportive team who believe in celebrating every success, big or small. Here, your work has visible, lasting impact -- helping young people discover their strengths and shape their own futures.

What we offer:

A

flexible, supportive

working environment Continuous

training and professional development

The chance to play a

key role in changing lives

-- every single day

Ready to make a difference?

If you're ready to bring your skills, compassion, and energy to a role that truly matters -- we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today

and be part of something meaningful. Help us build brighter futures, one learner at a time.



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Benefits

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people's lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.


24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don't join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us. Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc. Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support

T&C's apply based on contract

About Mencap

We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.

Our work includes:

providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose * providing advice through our help lines and web sites