SEND Keyworker

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Staffordshire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Social Care
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

EHC Assessments EHC Plans SEND Legislation Case Management Communication Skills Collaboration Annual Reviews Family Support

FULL DESCRIPTION

SEND Keyworker

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking SEND Keyworkers to support Family Practitioner Leads in coordinating EHC assessments, producing EHC plans, and conducting annual reviews for children with special educational needs. Hybrid working available, with full-time and part-time positions in Newcastle, Staffordshire Moorlands, and wider council areas.

Job Introduction

Our aim at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is to create an environment where families are supported to stay together safely and live well in their communities by building on their strengths. We’re looking for passionate and motivated individuals to join our newly transformed district teams. We have a hybrid approach to work to assist your work life balance, with a mixture of office and remote working. There are full and part time vacancies in Newcastle, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Moorlands and the wider council.

Main Responsibility

  • Supporting the Family Practitioner Leads to carry out the Local Authority’s SEND duties in relation to co-ordinating EHC Assessments
  • Producing EHC Plans and carrying out annual reviews
  • Working closely with our children and young people with special educational needs and disability and their families as well as a range of qualified professionals in education, health and social care.
  • Developing collaborative and respectful relationships, promoting choice and independence and improve outcomes
  • Ensuring that education, health, and care plans comply with legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements in addition to the policies, standards and procedures of the authority.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Ability to manage your own caseload independently and as part of the team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of the SEND legislation
  • Ability to reflect on practice and improve as a result.

“We’re happy to talk flexible working”

If you’re unsure whether your skills match the role, you can contact Tracy Kirk-Burton, SEND Locality Lead at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or Julie Holmes, SEND Locality Newcastle/Moorlands at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Interviews will be held on w/c 1st or 8th September 2025.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

We are no ordinary county council. Our values drive how we think and act collectively. We have a real sense of community spirit. We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits: We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. In addition to your salary, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire.

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria. This position is subject to a criminal record check.

Attached Documents

  • Job Description and Person Specification
  • Candidate Guide 2025.pdf
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