EHCP Writer

City of Wolverhampton Council
💷 £26.71 PAYE (£250 per day Umbrella)
📍 Remote (with 1-day induction at Civic Centre Wolverhampton)
🕒 37 hours per week | Monday-Friday
📅 Approx. 6-month contract

City of Wolverhampton Council is looking for an experienced EHCP Writer to join our SEND Assessment & Planning Team. In this vital role, you'll help shape the futures of children and young people aged 0-25 by producing high-quality, person-centred Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

If you're passionate about inclusive education and confident navigating SEND legislation, this is your chance to make a real difference-while enjoying flexible, mostly remote working.

As an EHCP Writer, you'll be responsible for drafting and maintaining legally compliant, high-quality EHCPs that reflect the unique needs, aspirations, and outcomes of children and young people.

You'll work collaboratively with families, schools, health professionals, and social care to ensure every plan is robust, transparent, and delivered within statutory timescales.

• Manage a caseload of annual review decisions within a matrix team
• Produce and amend detailed, legally compliant EHCPs
• Incorporate professional advice from education, health, and social care
• Ensure compliance with the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice
• Communicate effectively with families and stakeholders
• Identify gaps or inconsistencies in reports and seek clarification
• Prepare documentation for panels, mediation, and tribunals
• Contribute to service improvement and best practice in EHCP writing
• Maintain accurate records across case management systems

• ✅ Proven experience as an EHCP Writer (essential)
• ✅ Strong understanding of SEND legislation and statutory frameworks
• ✅ Experience working within local authority SEND services
• ✅ Ability to produce clear, high-quality, person-centred plans
• ✅ Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• ✅ Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines

• Competitive day rate: £26.71 PAYE (£250 Umbrella)
• Flexible working: Fully remote considered
• Meaningful work: directly improving outcomes for young people
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to service development and best practice

• This role requires 1 day onsite at the Civic Centre (equipment collection & induction)
• DBS check required
• Contract length: approx. 6 months

City of Wolverhampton Council is committed to Corporate Parenting-ensuring the best possible care, protection, and outcomes for children and young people. You'll play a key part in delivering this mission through high-quality EHCPs that truly reflect lived experiences and future ambitions.

If you're an experienced EHCP Writer looking for your next contract and want to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.