Location: Hybrid / Remote (Local Authority)
Agency: We Do Social Work
Contract: Temporary
Rate: Competitive (DOE)

We Do Social Work is recruiting an experienced SEN Assessment Co-ordinator to support a busy Local Authority SEND Service.

We are looking for a highly organised and knowledgeable SEND professional with significant experience managing statutory assessment processes and delivering high-quality Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of statutory SEND assessments.
• Coordinate Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments in accordance with statutory legislation.
• Draft, amend and issue high-quality EHCPs within statutory timescales.
• Act as the main point of contact for families throughout the assessment process.
• Chair multi-agency meetings and work collaboratively with schools, health professionals and social care.
• Prepare cases for SEN Panels and implement panel decisions.
• Consult with education settings regarding placements.
• Ensure accurate recording and case management throughout the assessment process.
• Maintain compliance with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice.

Essential Requirements

✔ Minimum 5 years' experience working as an SEN Case Officer.

✔ Working knowledge of the SEN Module on Liquidlogic is essential.

✔ Proven experience completing statutory EHCP assessments.

✔ Strong understanding of:

• Children and Families Act 2014
• SEND Code of Practice
• SEND Regulations

✔ Experience managing large and complex caseloads.

✔ Excellent report writing and EHCP drafting skills.

✔ Ability to build positive relationships with parents, schools and partner agencies.

✔ Strong organisational skills and ability to work to statutory deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience working within a Local Authority SEND Team.
• Experience attending mediation and SEND Tribunal processes.
• Knowledge of SEND funding and specialist placements.

Why Join Through We Do Social Work?

At We Do Social Work, we specialise in placing experienced professionals into Local Authority SEND services across the UK. We pride ourselves on offering:

• Competitive rates
• Dedicated consultant support
• Regular communication
• Access to exclusive Local Authority opportunities
• Fast and efficient onboarding

If you meet the essential requirements and are looking for your next SEND contract, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact We Do Social Work for more information.

We're Recruiting – Interim SEND Caseworker

Recruiting through We Do Social Work

Location: Hybrid
Contract: Interim / Temporary
Duration: 3–6 months 
Rate: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

Join Our Network of SEND Professionals

We Do Social Work is currently recruiting experienced Interim SEND Caseworkers on behalf of our Local Authority partners across the UK.

If you're an experienced SEND professional looking for your next interim opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. We work with councils that value high-quality practitioners who are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

The Role

As an Interim SEND Caseworker, you will manage a caseload of Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments and plans, ensuring statutory compliance while working collaboratively with families, schools, health professionals, and partner agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of EHC needs assessments, annual reviews, amendments, and phase transfers.
• Ensure compliance with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Draft, review, and amend high-quality Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Build positive relationships with parents, carers, educational settings, health professionals, and social care teams.
• Coordinate multi-agency meetings and support person-centred planning.
• Maintain accurate case records and meet statutory deadlines.
• Contribute to service improvements and performance targets.

About You

We're looking for professionals who have:

• Previous experience working as a SEND Caseworker within a UK Local Authority.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and statutory processes.
• Experience managing EHC assessments, annual reviews, and EHCP drafting.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage a busy caseload while delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Experience using Local Authority case management systems is advantageous.

Why Register with We Do Social Work?

• Access to a wide range of interim Local Authority opportunities.
• Competitive daily rates.
• Flexible hybrid and remote working options.
• Dedicated recruitment consultant offering personalised support throughout your assignment.
• Opportunities for contract extensions and future placements.
• A recruitment partner committed to matching talented professionals with rewarding roles.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced SEND Caseworker looking for your next interim assignment, we'd love to hear from you.

📧 Send your CV to We Do Social Work today, and one of our specialist consultants will be in touch to discuss current opportunities that match your skills and experience.

We Do Social Work – Connecting exceptional social care and SEND professionals with Local Authorities across the UK.

🚨 Senior Interim SEND Officer – We're Hiring! 🚨

📍 Location: Remote 
📅 Contract: Interim
💷 Competitive Daily Rate (DOE)

We Do Social Work is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Interim SEND Officer to join a forward-thinking Local Authority on an interim basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled SEND professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a complex caseload of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Ensure statutory deadlines and SEND legislation are met.
• Chair and contribute to annual reviews and multi-agency meetings.
• Work collaboratively with families, schools, health professionals and partner agencies.
• Provide expert advice on SEND processes, legislation and best practice.
• Support service improvements and mentor junior team members where required.

Essential Requirements:
✔ Significant experience working within a Local Authority SEND Service.
✔ In-depth knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice.
✔ Proven experience managing complex EHCP cases.
✔ Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
✔ Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Why work with We Do Social Work?
✨ Dedicated specialist consultant.
✨ Access to exclusive interim opportunities.
✨ Competitive rates.
✨ Weekly payroll.
✨ Ongoing support throughout your assignment.

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Senior SEND EHCP Officer
📍 Lancashire | 💷 Competitive Rate | Hybrid Working

We Do Social Work is recruiting for an experienced Senior SEND EHCP Officer to join an Inclusion Service.

In this role, you'll manage a complex caseload of children and young people aged 0–25, leading the Education, Health and Care (EHC) process from assessment through to review. You'll work closely with families, schools and multi-agency partners to ensure high-quality, person-centred EHCPs are delivered in line with statutory requirements. The position also involves mentoring colleagues, supporting tribunal preparation, chairing annual reviews and contributing to service improvement.

We're looking for candidates with:

• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and Children & Families Act 2014.
• Experience managing EHCPs within a local authority setting.
• Excellent communication and partnership-working skills.
• The ability to manage complex casework and meet statutory deadlines.

If you're an experienced SEND professional looking to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact We Do Social Work for more information.

SEND Customer Services & Complaints Officer
📍 Macclesfield | Grade 9
We Do Social Work

We Do Social Work is recruiting for a SEND Customer Services & Complaints Officer to join Cheshire East Council's SEND Service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional with strong customer service, complaints handling and administrative skills to support the delivery of high-quality SEND services. The role involves managing SEND complaints, compliments and enquiries, coordinating responses to Freedom of Information and Data Protection requests, liaising with the Local Government Ombudsman, producing performance reports, and supporting continuous service improvement.

The ideal candidate will have experience working within a statutory or local authority environment, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a good understanding of SEND legislation, complaints processes and customer service standards.

If you're passionate about delivering excellent service and making a positive impact for children, young people and families, we'd love to hear from you.

SEND Keyworker (Contract) – Cheshire East

Join We Do Social Work

We Do Social Work is looking for an experienced SEND Keyworker to join Cheshire East Council on a contract basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with strong SEND experience to manage a caseload of children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), coordinate statutory assessments, and work collaboratively with families, schools and multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of children and young people with EHCPs.
• Coordinate statutory SEND assessments and annual reviews.
• Develop, review and amend Education, Health and Care Plans.
• Work closely with families, schools, health professionals and partner agencies.
• Support placement planning and represent the Local Authority where required.

We're looking for candidates with:

• Experience working within SEND services and the EHCP process.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Excellent communication and partnership-working skills.
• Experience working with children, young people and families in a multi-agency environment.

If you're passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through We Do Social Work.

Location: Altrincham (Office Based)
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, Friday 9:00am – 2:00pm (32 hours per week)
Salary: £21,150–£24,000 per annum (32 hours), depending on experience

Join Our Growing Team at We Do Social Work

We Do Social Work is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to placing high-quality professionals across the Public Sector, Third Sector and NHS, specialising in Social Work and SEND recruitment.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for an organised, proactive and personable individual to join our team in our Altrincham office. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines compliance, payroll administration, finance support and social media marketing, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and wants to develop their career within a growing organisation.

About the Role

Working closely with the recruitment team, you will play a key role in ensuring our candidates are fully compliant, our payroll processes run smoothly and our social media channels remain active and engaging.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing candidate compliance and ensuring all mandatory documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Speaking with candidates to obtain outstanding compliance documents and maintaining excellent relationships throughout their journey with us.
• Processing weekly timesheets and uploading them to our finance system.
• Preparing remittances and processing contractor payments accurately and on time.
• Reconciling accounts using managed self-bill invoices and Xero.
• Supporting the day-to-day finance administration of the business.
• Creating and scheduling engaging content across LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
• Promoting live vacancies and helping to grow our online presence.
• Providing general administrative support to the recruitment team as required.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident speaking with candidates and building strong professional relationships.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.
• Proactive, reliable and able to work independently.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience using Xero is desirable but not essential.
• Interested in social media and confident creating engaging content.
• Keen to learn, develop and build a long-term career within a growing business.

Experience in recruitment administration, compliance, payroll, finance or a similar administrative role would be advantageous, although full training will be provided for the right candidate.

What We Offer

• Salary of £21,150–£24,000 (32-hour week), depending on experience.
• Office-based role in Altrincham with a friendly and supportive team.
• A varied position where no two days are the same.
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression.
• The chance to be part of an ambitious and growing specialist recruitment business where your contribution will make a real difference.

If you're looking for a role where you can build your skills, take on responsibility and grow with an expanding organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV together with a short covering letter telling us why you'd like to join the We Do Social Work team.