Education, Health and Care Plan Officer

Education, Health and Care Plan Officer (EHCP Officer) Position

Birmingham Children’s Trust is becoming stronger and stronger. We are the largest provider of family support and social care services for children, young people and families in England. Our goal is to become a leading centre of excellence in both social care and family support. By working with us, you will be part of a supportive, dynamic service that helps us improve our service to ‘Outstanding.’ 

We have some excellent opportunities in our Children with Disabilities service for self-motivated social care advice writers for our Education Health and Care Plans. The purpose of the role is to gather information and write good quality social care advice for children with special educational needs who require support in school via an education health and care plan (EHCP).

You will play a key role in ensuring this advice is completed with timescales. We are looking for people who are well organised; have good attention to detail and can work to and meet tight deadlines; you must be able to work well within a team environment, be customer and child focused and be proactive to deliver the role with a flexible approach. 

Hours of operation,  

The Service will be open from 8.45am to 5.15pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 8.45am-4.15pm depending on its needs. 

Locations of operation 

The Children with disabilities service works from various locations, but our main sites are Lifford House,  One Avenue Road and some working from home. 

About You…. 

You will be a ‘can-do' person, who is passionate about delivering high quality service and performance. You will be able to work well within a committed team environment, be customer focused and able to deliver the role with a flexible approach. 

Key skills we will be looking for in your personal statement are: 

• An ability to make phone calls to gather information. 
• Attention to detail with an ability to work accurately e.g. literacy and numeracy. 
• Ability to work on your own initiative with a pro-active approach to all tasks to ensure business objectives are met. 
• An ability to work flexibly as needed to ensure contact is made with families within timescales.
• Experience of dealing with several conflicting and changing priorities effectively to achieve business objectives. 

For more details please contact Louise Winter,

[email protected] Or Lisa Hampton, [email protected] 

Virtual interviews will take place w/c 24^th February 2025.

What you can expect from us: 

• Being part of a positive, supportive, ‘can-do’ service and wider Trust. 
• We are a forward thinking, innovative organisation, proactive in providing the best services for our children, young people, and wider local community. 
• Career development opportunities.
• Regular development discussions. 

And some of the benefits of working for us, click HERE for more about our offer 

• Mental health / emotional support – 24/7 employee assistance programme 
• Hybrid model of remote working. 
• 30 days holiday on joining, plus bank holidays. This increases to 33 days after five years’ service, and then 35 days after ten years’ service. 
• Generous contributory pension scheme. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. 

We actively deliver services that are culturally responsive to the needs of the children, parents, and carers we work with to deliver equality, diversity and inclusivity in all we do. 

Help us to change children and young people’s lives!

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.
• Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
• Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.

Our Values

We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.

We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.

Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.

Safeguarding

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.

The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people.

We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.