Special Education Coordinator in Chatham

Job description

Permanent Opportunity – EHC Coordinators – Medway Council – £31,283–£37,181

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities?

Medway Council is seeking five experienced Education Health and Care (EHC) Coordinators to join our SEND and Inclusion Service on a permanent basis.

To be considered for this role you MUST have Local authority experience:

Salary: £31,283 - £37,181 per annum

Location: Hybrid – Gun Wharf Office + Medway Hubs (3 days/week)

Contract: Permanent

About the Role: As an EHC Coordinator, you will manage the full lifecycle of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for young people aged 0-25. You’ll work collaboratively with families, schools, and professionals to ensure every plan is tailored, outcome-focused, and fully compliant with statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and review EHCPs in line with legal and policy frameworks
• Act as the main point of contact for families and professionals
• Work closely with education, health, and social care providers
• Ensure compliance with the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice (2015)
• Maintain accurate records and support continuous service improvement

What We’re Looking For: ✅ Previous local authority casework experience is essential

✅ Strong knowledge of both pre-14 and post-14 education pathways

✅ Proven experience managing EHCPs and navigating statutory processes

✅ Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills

• Stable permanent employment
• Hybrid working model with flexibility
• Supportive, experienced team environment
• Clear focus on improving outcomes for young people with SEND

Interested in applying or referring a candidate? Get in touch today – these roles won’t stay open for long!

TO APPLY:Send your CV to delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call

01772 208964

We are also offering both temporary and permanent roles and a referral bonus of up to £350 for each successful Qualified Social Worker (QSW) referral. The best part is there’s no limit to the number of referrals you can make!

Additional incentives include:

Sign-Up Bonus: £150 for Qualified Social Workers who have never worked with us before after completing 4 weeks in a new post .

“Find Your Own Job” Bonus: £150 for referring a job you found to us

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chatham

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

04-07-2025

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English