Join a supportive team based in the Dorchester & West Locality, where relationships and collaboration are central to how we work. You’ll benefit from a competitive pay and leave package, flexible hybrid working, and strong professional development opportunities within Dorset’s Locality Model. We’re committed to helping you grow your skills and experience in a role that makes a real difference to children and young people.
What you will be doing
You’ll take the lead on a varied caseload, managing all aspects of SEND casework for children and young people up to the age of 25. This includes drafting and finalising Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), overseeing reviews, and ensuring statutory processes are met.
Working alongside SEND specialists, caseworkers, family workers and educational psychologists, you’ll also build strong links with social care, inclusion and early help colleagues. Maintaining accurate records, managing complex cases and putting children and families at the centre of your work will all be key parts of your day.
About you
- you’ll be motivated, organised and able to manage a complex caseload
- you’ll have experience working with children and young people with SEND
- you’ll be skilled at prioritising competing demands and meeting deadlines
- you’ll value open, transparent customer service, keeping families well informed
- you’ll be a confident communicator who can listen carefully and challenge constructively
- you’ll enjoy working as part of a team, sharing knowledge and supporting others
For an informal discussion about this role please contact: Tracey Hindle, Dorchester & West Locality Team:
- [email protected]
- 01305 224023
This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.
This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.
See our policy on safeguarding children and young people.
See our adult safeguarding policy.