Job ID:
5893
Advertising Salary
Grade 6 £32,115 - £35,235 (bar at £34,314) per annum pro rata
Vacancy Type
Permanent
All Locations
Town Hall Extension, Albert Square, Manchester, M60 2LA

About The Role

Working Hours:  35 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

Closing Date: 24 June 2025

This role is subject to -

  • 2 References - where possible we require 3 years' employment history
  • DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.  
Would you like to work in the Access & Sufficiency Department?
If you would like to contribute to the successful outcome of children's education and have qualities such as high levels of organisation, analytical and planning. A proven track record in meeting deadlines and producing high quality outcomes for young people with SEND. 

The EHCP Team is structured within the Children’s Services Directorate and is managed by the Head of Access & Sufficiency. The Council has a statutory duty to provide the functions of the SEND  Code of practice in Manchester.  This requires that requests for EHCP's are processed inline with the send code of practice, EHCP's are co-produced with young people, their families and other stake holders. All EHCP's are reviewed inline with the ode of practice and statutory duties. 

This role is responsible for supporting the team to ensure that young people with SEND, have their needs assessed and where appropriate an EHCP is produced and maintained. 
 
The team adds value to the relationship between the Local Authority and all schools and academies across the City to support an integrated and accessible education offer.

The EHCP co-ordinator is responsible for:
  • Working in partnership with schools, support staff, parents/carers, health and social care and gather quality information in line with need and ensure the provision and placement is able to meet need and resolve issues relating to placement and provision.
  • Leading the EHCP process, co-producing EHCP's and ensuring young people are placed in appropriate educational provision.
  • Monitoring the progress of children and young people against the outcomes of their EHC Plan.
  • Preparing cases and representing the council at mediations relating to, refusal to undertake an Education, Health and Care plans, needs assessment , issue an Education, Health and Care Plan , Part I of the Plan or the provision named within plan.

About the Candidate

  • The Candidate will need to be committed to Manchester and the young people who live here.  
  • They will be required to be organised, an excellent communicator and able to build strong relationships with young people, their families and other stakeholder. 
  • The candidate will be able to produce high quality EHCP's, by working in partnership with young people and their families. 
  • The candidate will be able to analyse complex information and crate an EHCP that reflects these needs. 
  • The candidate will be able to organise multiple tasks, plan, prioritise and meet deadlines inline with statutory duties. 
  • The candidate will manage a caseload, make effective decisions and take ownership of decisions made.
  • The candidate will be solution focussed, thinking creatively with regards to the education provision. 
  • The candidate will be I.T. literate and able to use various packages. 

About Us

We’re the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion. 

When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here. 

To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:

  • We take time to listen and understand
  • We work together and trust each other
  • We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
  • We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
  • We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.

Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council 

At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. If you want to find out more about the role, our culture, flexible arrangements or any adjustments, please let us know by emailing [email protected]. If you are invited to interview we will ask you if you require any adjustments in order for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process. 

If you would like to access the job details in another format, such as large print, audio or printed on a coloured paper, please email [email protected] or call 0161 227 3373. 

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

  • Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
  • Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
  • If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

Accessibility 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work. 

We’ve also included some useful tips on how to submit the best application.

What we will need from you if you’re successful

If you are successfully offered a position with us, the pre-employment checks you will be asked to undertake will depend on the role you've applied for. As a guide, these may include: 

  • Passport/ID: You will be required to provide documentary proof of your right to work in the UK – please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role
  • References (Current and Previous employer)
  • Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance (DBS) (as applicable)

When you join us 

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role. 

Other relevant information 

Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment
Who we are - Manchester City Council 
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