Wigan Council is seeking an experienced EHC Plan Writer to join their team. As an EHC Plan Writer, you will be responsible for drawing up and amending Education Health and Care plans and chairing EHC/SEND plan meetings. You will support the Council's statutory responsibilities in respect of the identification, assessment and provision for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. With a day rate of GBP180 and hybrid working this is a brilliant opportunity!

Key Responsibilities Create and amend Education Health and Care plansChair EHC/SEND plan meetingsMaintain complete and accurate record systems to enable a full assessment of procedures and the production of performance monitoring statisticsObtain information and undertake investigative work as requestedEnsure distribution of additional resources to schools within borough and extra district (maintained and independent), to ensure pupils needs are metSignpost schools to sources of appropriate support in relation to fundingActively challenge decisions and processes, to ensure that individuals receive the best possible outcomes and are treated fairlyEnsure systems are updated on a regular basis and information captured is accurate and inputted in a timely fashionHave individual responsibility to make a positive improvement to the lives of children and young people with additional needs and their familiesEnsure you operate within GDPR guidelines by regularly reviewing data held and destroying information in line with retention schedules Requirements Proven experience as an EHC Plan WriterExcellent knowledge of Education Health and Care plans and SEND Code of PracticeStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamGood IT skillsAbility to work under pressure and to tight deadlines The benefits of working with SCS: A specialist, dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.Exceptional referral bonuses – GBP250 per referral placed in to work!An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK.Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.Payroll service twice a week.Annual training budget of up to GBP250 and continued online CPD training.Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.DBS disclosures provided via fast–track online services free of charge. If this is something that you like the sound of then please don't hesitate to get in touch by calling on or emailing me your CV to and I'll be in touch for a chat!