Our client, Medway Council is looking for a Team Manager to join their Assessment Team

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Assessment Hub Lead - EHC (Team Manager) to join our busy and high-performing team. In this pivotal role, you will lead and support the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) team to ensure the statutory 20-week assessment process is delivered effectively and that high-quality Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) are produced in line with the SEND Code of Practice and the Local Authority's values, policies, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the EHCNA process, ensuring statutory timescales are met and EHCPs are of a consistently high standard.
• Champion the effective use of the SEND case management system, ensuring accurate and timely updates by all team members.
• Provide leadership and quality assurance to ensure EHCPs reflect best practice and are centred around the needs of children and young people.
• Ensure that children, young people, and their families are at the heart of all decisions and actions taken by the team.
• Work collaboratively with families, schools, settings, and wider stakeholders to coordinate assessments and support that maximise outcomes.
• Chair key decision-making panels, including Decision to Assess and Decision to Issue.
• Manage a small team of officers, providing supervision, guidance, and support to ensure effective delivery of statutory responsibilities.
• Lead on staff development, identifying training needs and supporting professional growth.
• Offer expert advice and support to colleagues, service users, and partner agencies.
• Promote inclusive practices and ensure that school placements are appropriately matched to the needs of each pupil.

What We are Looking For

• A strong understanding of what constitutes a high-quality EHCP and the statutory assessment process.
• Proven leadership experience within SEND services or a related field.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative and child-centred approach to service delivery.
• In-depth knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and relevant legislation.
• Appropriate staff management in line with Council's processes and procedures
• Transparent decision making with consideration to Council's budgets and effective use of public funds

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

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Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.