EHC Assessment & Review Officer

Job Title: EHC Assessment & Review Officer

Job Description:
EHC Assessment & Review Officer
Location: Doncaster
Client: Doncaster Council
Contract Type: Temporary (3 months)
Hours: Full-time – Monday to Friday
Salary: £15.66 per hour (Umbrella)
About the Role
Doncaster Council is seeking a dedicated 0-25 Assessment & Review Officer to support their Learning & Opportunities Directorate (Children and Young People) by addressing the current backlog in Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) amendments following statutory annual reviews.
This is a primarily administrative role, ideal for candidates with a strong admin background who also demonstrate familiarity with SEND processes and digital systems. Working within statutory frameworks, the postholder will be responsible for managing annual review amendments via the EHC Hub, drafting and issuing amended EHCPs within defined timescales, and collaborating with stakeholders to finalise documentation.
Key Responsibilities

Manage the statutory duties linked to EHCP assessments and reviews, ensuring timely completion and quality assurance with minimal supervision.
Draft, amend, and finalise EHCPs within the legal framework alongside 0–25 SEND Coordinators.
Collate and interpret review documentation to issue amended drafts to parents/carers via the EHC Hub.
Incorporate parental feedback and issue amended final EHCPs in accordance with statutory deadlines.
Coordinate with multi-agency teams to ensure joint planning and review of SEN provision.
Maintain accurate digital records, ensuring data integrity for statutory and non-statutory reporting.
Oversee and support decision-making panels, track actions, and update placement projections.
Provide specialist advice on SEND processes and contribute to the Local Offer content.
Facilitate child and family participation in all relevant processes.
Provide case data to support commissioning and financial planning for individual packages of care.
Support the development and delivery of SEND-related training activities.Experience & Knowledge

Strong administrative experience with the ability to manage sensitive casework independently.
Experience using digital management information systems and/or online portals (e.g. the EHC Hub).
Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and statutory responsibilities for EHCPs.
Understanding of SEN categories, including how to match needs, provision, and outcomes accordingly.
Experience coordinating processes across education, health, and care services is advantageous.Skills & Competencies

Excellent written communication, including accurate grammar and punctuation.
Strong attention to detail in drafting and amending formal documents.
Confident IT user – able to quickly adapt to new systems and portals.
Ability to manage and prioritise workload in a fast-paced, statutory environment.
Professional and effective communication with families and multi-agency professionals.Additional Requirements

Minimum Level 3 qualification or equivalent work-based experience.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, strategies, and best practice within the SEN and EHCP framework.
Willingness and ability to quickly learn bespoke systems used within the service
If you are interested in the role and would like to contact me for further information on the role you can contact myself on the details below. 
At Service Care Solutions we also offer a £250 bonus for referrals! If you think you know someone who would be ideal for this role and they are placed in the job you will then receive £250 at the end of their probationary period.

To apply for this role, or to refer someone else, then please do not hesitate to contact Jack at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email on (url removed)