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Help Shape Brighter Futures for Children and Young People with SEND

Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. At Knowsley, we're committed to ensuring children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) receive the support, advocacy and opportunities they need to achieve their potential. We are looking for 6 passionate and dedicated SEND Caseworkers to join our ambitious and supportive team.

 

As a SEND Caseworker, you'll be at the heart of delivering high-quality statutory SEND services, working closely with children, young people, families, schools, health professionals and partner agencies. You'll coordinate Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessments, develop person-centred EHC Plans, support positive outcomes from birth to 25, and play a key role in helping families navigate their SEND journey.

 

What You'll Bring

You'll have experience working with children, young people and families, together with a strong understanding of SEND legislation and the SEND Code of Practice. You'll be an excellent communicator who can build positive relationships, manage a complex caseload and work collaboratively with professionals across education, health and social care.

Why Knowsley?

At Knowsley, we are passionate about putting children and families at the centre of everything we do. You'll join a welcoming and dedicated team that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of children and young people every day.

 

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 day’s per week.

 

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.

See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes.

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: 

Matthew Jais / Senior SEND Caseworker / Matthew.Jais@knowsley.gov.uk

Tanya Campbell – Geraghty / Senior SEND Caseworker / tanya.campbell-geraghty@knowsley.gov.uk

 

Interview Dates: 30 November 2026 & 1 December 2026 

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.