SEND Case Worker

Job description

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.

We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.

The role works closely with children, young people, parents and carers to offer high quality professional advice and support, co-ordinating multi agency statutory assessments for children and young people identified as having special educational needs and/or disabilities.

• Extensive work experience with SEND in education, social care, or a partner statutory/voluntary setting.
• Experience co-ordinating multi-agency statutory assessment processes and producing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Practical understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, relevant legislation (e.g., Children and Families Act 2014, Education Act 2002), and a graduated approach to learning needs.

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time. There is a requirement for you to attend your work base at least 2 days per week - Mondays and Wednesdays.

We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

Please note sponsorship is not available for this role.

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:

Abbi Feeney

SEND Team Manager

[email protected]

Closing Date: Sunday, 30th August 2026 at 23:59pm

If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.

Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

How to apply

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You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.