C&YP
Job Title: Assistant EHC Plan Officer

Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Contract end date: 31 March 2028
Hours: 30
Salary:  HC5 £25,989 to £28,142 per annum (£21,072 to £22,817 per annum pro rata)
Location: Plough Lane, Hereford HR4 0LE

Closing date: 5 April 2026
Interview date: 13 April 2026

The Role

A vacancy has arisen within the Special Education Needs (SEN) Team for an Assistant Education Health and Care Plan (EHC) Officer on a fixed term basis until 31 March 2028.  This is an opportunity to join a supportive team who are committed to ensuring that quality services and support are provided to children and young people with SEN.  

The post holder in this desk-based position, will provide information and advice to parents and young people with SEN along with schools and other professionals regarding the statutory assessment process.  There is a requirement to work closely with a range of service providers including colleagues in health, social care and education.

Responsibilities include coordinating the statutory assessment process, ensuring that draft, amended and finalised EHC Plans are issued within statutory timescales, organising and providing administration for decision making panels, processing invoices and distributing and responding to correspondence.

The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills, proven administrative skills, attention to detail and will be focussed upon supporting the team to secure the best outcomes for the children and young people of Herefordshire with SEN.

Come and join us on our Restorative Journey of Improvement to gain the best for children and families in Herefordshire.

About You

The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills, proven administrative skills, attention to detail and will be focussed upon supporting the team to secure the best outcomes for the children and young people of Herefordshire with SEN.

To arrange an informal discussion, or ask any questions about the role, please contact

[email protected]

We Offer

A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:

• Salary range of £25,989 to £28,142 per annum (£21,072 to £22,817 pro rata)
• Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period
• Flexible working: including the potential for job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
• Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements)
• Pick your perks - our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.

Why Choose Us?

Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county on the Welsh border, one of England’s most rural and unspoilt areas, with vibrant market towns and a strong sense of community.

Our priority is clear: to keep children safe and give them the best start in life. We do this through passionate, dedicated professionals who build strong relationships with children, families, and partners to make a lasting difference.

It’s an exciting time to join us. We’re investing in our people and our relational practice approach, working alongside our improvement partner, Leeds City Council. You’ll be supported by experienced managers, continuous professional development, and a genuine team ethos that values collaboration and care.

If you’re committed to helping children and young people thrive, come and join the journey in Herefordshire - where your work truly matters.

Herefordshire Council Plan

The Council plan sets out how we will make our contribution to achieving a better and more successful Herefordshire, please see the link below to find out more:

Herefordshire Council Plan 2024-2028

Reasonable Adjustments

Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: [email protected].

If you’re shortlisted for interview and require any reasonable adjustments, our Children & Young People Recruitment Team will be happy to support you.

Creating an inclusive workplace

We encourage our employees to feel empowered and to use their voices to help embrace diversity, promote inclusivity and shape our organisation. We have eight employee network groups, collectives of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and offer support and community. They also play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs.

For more information on our Employee Network Groups please view our dedicated recruitment website: www.spiritofherefordshire.com.

Commitments, Covenants and Statutory Obligations

The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:

• Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme.
• Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.

We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks.

How to apply

To apply for a position, please upload an up-to-date CV and complete the application form demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role.

Be sure to include reference to the job description and person specification or role profile! If you are successfully shortlisted, the C&YP Recruitment Team will contact you via email to arrange your interview and/or assessment. They will confirm the date, time and location of your interview, so please keep an eye on your email inbox - check your spam/ junk folder too.

Good luck, we’re looking forward to meeting you!