Job Description

Salary

35,412 - 38,220 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Education (Support Services)

Date posted

08/08/2025

Job reference

REQ20920



Directorate: Children & Young People's Services



37 hours per week, Full Time, Temporary until July 2026

Education, Health and Care Co-ordinator

Are you looking to work in a fast-paced rewarding role?

The Education, Health and Care Team

performs Rotherham Borough Council's statutory duties in relation to special educational needs and disability (SEND) assessments and placements. We are seeking to appoint a full time Education Health and Care Plan Coordinator to work within the team (Band H) for a 9 month temporary contract for maternity cover (November to July provisionally).

The Service:

Coordinates statutory assessment and maintains Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans for children and young people aged 0 - 25. Provides planning and decision making with regard to educational placements and SEN provision including personal budgets cited in EHC Plans. Monitors and reviews education placements and provision for Children and Young People with EHC plans in Rotherham. Ensures statutory annual reviews take place and that education settings have relevant advice and guidance to be able to complete their statutory duties in this respect. As a member of this team the successful applicant will play a key role in ensuring that all processes are carried out in accordance with the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice 2015.

We are looking for a flexible and experienced worker who can:

Develop strong working relationships with services, agencies and providers to contribute to effective multi-agency working. Work sensitively and collaboratively with parents/carers, children and young people by acting as the single point of contact and ensuring their views and wishes are considered throughout the process. Lead by example and inherent "can do" culture, that can attain high productivity and meet agreed performance measures. Maintain a sound knowledge and awareness of professional business support practice, systems and technologies and to utilise these in continuously improving the quality, productivity, responsiveness and effectiveness of the SEND service.

About You

We are keen to attract applicants who:


Are committed to the challenge, are resilient and can see the wider contribution they can make to the delivery of effective services for the children and young people of Rotherham. Have experience of working with children, young people and families Have excellent written and verbal communication skills Have the ability to work as part of a team to achieve agreed performance targets and continuously improve quality Can prioritise time and workload whilst working in a busy and dynamic service




If you would like to discuss further details in relation to the post or the service please contact Ashley Blackwell, EHCP Team Manager, on 01709 822660.


This post will have access to the Public Services Network, if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at the Basic level (unspent criminal convictions).


Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.


Until 31st March 2026 employees paid at Band D and above are subject to a temporary pay reduction of 1.15% spread out by means of a monthly deduction from each pay period over the full financial year. In recognition of implementing this temporary measure, those who experience a pay reduction will be awarded three additional days leave (pro rata for part-time).