SEND Preparing for Adulthood Casework Manager


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£55,000 to £60,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southend-On-Sea, SS2 6ER
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Oct 2026
Closing date:	3 Nov 2026

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Summary

This is a key leadership role focused on improving outcomes for young people as they prepare for adulthood. You will oversee Education, Health and Care (EHC) planning and review processes for young people, while managing and supporting a team of EHC Coordinators.

Your responsibilities will include

Leading and managing the Preparing for Adulthood EHC Coordinator team.

Overseeing EHC planning and statutory review processes for young people from Year 9 onwards.

Ensuring Preparing for Adulthood outcomes are effectively recorded and monitored within EHC Plans.

Planning and commissioning appropriate post-16 SEND placements.

Overseeing specialist residential and out-of-area placements.

Managing complex SEND cases and working with families to resolve issues and prevent unnecessary escalation.

Working closely with education, health, social care and other partner organisations.

Promoting employment opportunities for young people with SEND, including supported internships, supported employment and workplace experience.

Supporting effective transitions into adult services.

Representing the Local Authority at SEND Tribunal hearings.

Chairing multi-agency meetings and annual reviews.

Providing SEND advice and guidance to schools, colleges and other professionals.

Delivering training to professionals, parents, carers and young people.

Supporting service development and preparation for Area SEND Inspection.

You will have:

Degree-level education or equivalent.

Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice and statutory assessment processes.

A good understanding of SEND systems within schools and colleges.

Experience of managing complex SEND casework.

Experience of multidisciplinary working.

A successful track record of working with young people and their families.

Experience of managing and developing staff.

Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.

Knowledge of the Care Act and Youth Justice system, Local Authority experience, a SEN qualification or Qualified Teacher Status would be advantageous.

Make an impact

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in shaping positive transitions for young people with SEND, helping them achieve greater independence and access meaningful education, employment and training opportunities.

If you are an experienced SEND professional ready to take the next step in your career and make a genuine difference to young people preparing for adulthood, we would welcome your application.

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