SENDSTART Caseworker – Wirral
Pertemps · Wirral, Merseyside
SENDSTART Caseworker – Wirral at Pertemps, based in Wirral, Merseyside. This is a contract role with hybrid working.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Wirral, Merseyside · Hybrid
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 19 hours ago
- Closes
- 8 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Local Government
Reference FJ-456
About the role
SENDSTART Caseworker – Wirral
Working Arrangement: Hybrid, with a remote working option
Rate: £250 per day
Contract: Temporary
We are currently recruiting for an experienced SENDSTART Caseworker to join a team in Wirral, supporting children and young people aged 0–25 through the Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessment process.
Key Responsibilities:
By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:
Working Arrangement: Hybrid, with a remote working option
Rate: £250 per day
Contract: Temporary
We are currently recruiting for an experienced SENDSTART Caseworker to join a team in Wirral, supporting children and young people aged 0–25 through the Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessment process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the main point of contact for parents/carers and young people engaging in the EHC assessment process.
- Coordinate EHC assessments for children and young people aged 0–25.
- Ensure children, young people and their families are fully involved, with their views accurately captured.
- Work collaboratively with families, schools and professionals across education, health, social care and the voluntary sector.
- Ensure statutory assessments and reviews are completed within the required timescales.
- Prepare draft Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
- Facilitate meaningful annual reviews of existing EHCPs.
- Attend mediation sessions where required.
- Support managers in representing the Council at SEND Tribunal (SENDIST) proceedings.
- Work in accordance with Part 3 of the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice.
- Significant experience working within SEND/EHC assessment and review processes.
- Strong knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice.
- Experience managing EHC assessment caseloads and preparing EHCPs.
- Excellent communication and multi-agency working skills.
- Experience working with families, schools and professionals across education, health and social care.
- Understanding of SEND mediation and tribunal processes would be advantageous.
By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:
- A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
- A simple online registration process
- Attractive referral schemes and incentives
- Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
- Prompt and reliable payroll
- …and much more!
Reference: FJ-456 · Posted 19 hours ago · Closes 8 Oct 2026 · Listed via Pertemps
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