EHCP Casework EOTAS Officer

Job description

Job responsibilities

About Us

Do you want to make a difference? A REAL difference?

Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towardsDelivering the FutureTogether, ourambitioustransformation programme which will enable us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice.Were seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of daring to do it differently, as we continue to strive to do better.

In our Children, Education & Families Directorate, we want everychildto have the best possible education and with this goal in mind, weve set out to improve and transform our services.

Were currently in the process of re-evaluating and restructuring our Specialist Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services, with theobjectiveof advancing the educational outcomes for children and young people.

We are pleased with the promising progress in SEND services, with Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) reporting that Oxfordshires local area partnership has taken effective action to make improvements in services andsupportfor children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) following a monitoring visit in September 2025.

Oxfordshire County Council is a financially stable local authority which iscommittedto investing in Children, Education and Families.

Together, we ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the people wesupport.

About the Role

Weve transformed the way we help our communities to get the best outcomes possible for every child and family we work with.

As part of this, we continue to invest in Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), with the growth of our four sub teams within the EHCP Casework Team:

• Assessment Team
• Early Years and Primary Team
• Secondary and Post 16 Team
• Tribunals, Resolutions and Compliance Team

Due to our continued investment in SEND, we are looking for experienced EOTAS EHCP Casework Officers to join our Secondary and Post-16 team.

Reporting to the Senior Officer, you will be responsiblefor all aspects of EHCP Casework, relating to Children and Young People and their families who are in receipt of an EOTAS package. You will be required to:

• Provide effective delivery of the statutory duties regarding EOTAS
• Be the named person for a caseload of Children and Young People in receipt of an EOTAS package and act as the main point of contact for services and providers.
• Ensure that Annual Reviews are held within the 12-month statutory timeframe, facilitate and chair the Annual review meeting, on behalf of the Local Authority, and request and collect all relevant reports/assessments from professionals.
• Coordinate additional meetings required throughout the academic year to monitor progress and provision
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and progress as reported by providers.
• Ensure that the Child and Young persons views are at the centre of any discussions regarding their education and aspirations.
• Link with the Local Authoritys commissioning team to ensure that safeguarding and quality assurance checks have been competed for external providers.
• Establish close links with the Local Authoritys Direct Payments Team and support with audits of Personal Budgets
• Visit Young People when attending their provisions where appropriate
• SupportChildren, Young People and families to consider next steps
• Manage, advise andsupportChildren, Young People and families when new EOTAS requests are requested
• Link with the EHCP Casework Teams Tribunal, Resolution and Compliance Team and support with any appeals as required

You will take a lead responsibility for advising parents, schools, and providers, to ensure they understand SEND Legislation, and are able to meet to resolve any issues that arise. You will also ensure Children and Young People, and their families are at the centre of everything we do.

Join our vibrant and passionate workforce and make a positive difference to the lives of children, young people and their families as we continue to transform the way we support our communities and residents.

About you

We would like to hear from you if you are

• Always learning,confidentand skilled in SEND Casework with an excellent knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant Legislation.
• Kindand caring, you arechildand young people focused, with good written and verbal skills.
• Willing to take responsibility and problem solve, working within statutory timeframes, dealing with complex casework and liaising with families and key agencies to ensure best provision and outcomes for our children and young people.
• Driven to do it differently to embark on a journey of continuous improvement in SEND.
• Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do, you can establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with our families.
• Experienced in attending and managing the Annual Review process, with effective management of complex cases, working across all services, especially in partnership with the Moving into Adulthood Team and Continuing Healthcare colleagues.

Rewards and benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays).
• A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Flexible working.
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeingsupport24 x7.
• Range of family friendly policies.
• Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kay Thomas, Lead Officer Secondary and Post 16 Team at kay.thomas@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Ourcommitmentto:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.

Ourcommitmentto:Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Ourcommitmentto:Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Ourcommitmentto:Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

Oxford

OX1 1ND

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)