Send Needs Assessment Plan Writer (Jajb4503 - G7) (Social and Healthcare Qualified)
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Send Needs Assessment Plan Writer (Jajb4503 - G7) (Social and Healthcare Qualified)

Employer: We Do Social Work Location: Macclesfield Salary: £250 - £280/day
Posted on
24 September 2026 (1 week ago)
Employment Type
Permanent
Closing Date
24 October 2026
Job Reference
225647493

About this role

This role is for a Send Needs Assessment Plan Writer (Jajb4503 - G7) (Social and Healthcare Qualified) based in Macclesfield, offered on a contract basis at £250 - £280 per day. The postholder will manage and track new SEND Needs Assessments, ensuring information and professional advice is received within statutory timescales, and will write high-quality Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) using information from professionals, families and education settings. Additional duties include leading co-production meetings with parents, carers, children, young people, schools and other agencies, and ensuring all work complies with relevant SEND legislation, statutory guidance and procedures.

Job Description

and#(phone number removed); We're Hiring: SEND Needs Assessment Plan Writer

Are you an experienced SEND professional with strong knowledge of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)?

We are looking for a SEND Needs Assessment Plan Writer to join a dedicated SEND team, managing a caseload and supporting the effective delivery of the statutory assessment process for children and young people.

and#(phone number removed); The Role

You will:

- Manage and track new SEND Needs Assessments, ensuring information and professional advice is received within statutory timescales
- Write high-quality Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) using information from professionals, families and education settings
- Lead co-production meetings with parents/carers, children and young people, schools and other agencies
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to statutory reports
- Work closely with professionals and external services to identify and coordinate appropriate support
- Ensure all work complies with relevant SEND legislation, statutory guidance and procedures
- Represent the SEND service effectively at multi-agency meetings

and#(phone number removed); About You

We are looking for someone who has:

and#9989; Experience writing EHCPs
and#9989; Experience working with children and young people with SEND/disabilities and their families, ideally within a SEND service
and#9989; Experience working with schools, public-sector organisations or similar settings
and#9989; Strong knowledge of the SEND legislative framework and EHC assessment pathway
and#9989; Knowledge of health and social care services supporting children and young people with SEND
and#9989; Excellent written and verbal communication skills
and#9989; Strong IT skills and the ability to manage accurate records
and#9989; The ability to work independently, meet deadlines and remain accurate under pressure
and#9989; A person-centred approach and strong multi-agency working skills

A Level 3 qualification or equivalent, together with a good standard of written and spoken English, is required.

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND and have the skills and experience to produce high-quality EHCPs, we would love to hear from you.

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