EHCP Plan Writer

Job Title: EHCP Plan Writer

Location: Remote role with occasional travel to Dorset County Hall.

Contract Type: Interim - 6 months

Salary: £250/day Umbrella inside IR35

Enhanced DBS Childrens/Adults

37 Hours a week

About Us

Connect2Dorset is the managed service provider for Dorset Council, supplying high-quality temporary, contract, and interim staffing solutions across various departments. We are proud to be an ethical, trustworthy, and caring organisation.

EHCP (Education, Health & Care Plan) writer

Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) writers are responsible for creating EHCPs that are compliant with the Children and Families Act 2014. They must interpret and adhere to the principles and statutory processes outlined in the SEN Code of Practice.

Writing an EHCP can be complex and involved, but it's engaging and mentally stimulating work that has a positive impact on children's lives.

Each EHCP will outline:

• A child or young person's special educational, health, and social needs
• How those needs should be addressed
• The outcomes the child or young person will aim to achieve

The local authority's SEND service reviews the EHCP at least once a year to ensure that the support provided is effective.

While experience in fields such as education, SEND, or social care can be very beneficial, there are no strict minimum requirements to become an EHCP writer. Many plan writers train specifically for this specialised and functional writing task without a related background.

The role:

Many EHCP writers work remotely, as part of a large team. The role lends itself to a flexible approach to working hours. flexible.

It's important that they have a thorough understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and the statutory requirements for EHCPs.

EHCP writers gather and summarise information. It's important that they write clearly and succinctly, maintaining a high standard and attention to detail. A-level English literature or a similar qualification is usually required as a minimum.

There can often be tight deadlines to adhere to, so the role requires excellent timekeeping and personal organisation skills. Writers are required to manage their own time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Collaborate with families, educators, and healthcare professionals
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate and detailed records

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of SEND legislation and EHCP processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and organisational skills
• At least 2 years experience writing EHCPs for an LA
• The ability to draft at least 2 EHCPs per day
• Experience in education, is a plus and in which case only 1 years experience of writing EHCPs for an LA is required.

Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.