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Job Introduction Job Title: SEND Level 2 Caseworker Working Pattern: Full time, permanent Salary: £40,444 - £44,253 Location: Boston/South Holland Closing Date: 23rd September 2026 Interviews: W/C 5th October 2026 We have an exciting opportunity for a full time SEND Level 2 Caseworker to join our Boston South Holland (BSH) SEND locality team on a permanent basis. Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.
About the role SEND Level 2 Caseworkers manage a defined and complex caseload of children and young people with Education, Health, and Care (EHC) Plans, whilst also facilitating and coordinating the statutory EHC assessment process for children and young people (0-25-year-olds) within the timeline as set out by the SEND Code of Practice (2015). This includes ensuring appropriate services and provisions are provided to meet children and young peoples' needs and help them to achieve the best possible educational, health and care outcomes.
This role involves working in partnership with children, young people, their families, professional agencies and the third sector, to develop, draft and write final needs led EHC plans, to achieve stated objectives, outcomes, and aspirations. SEND Level 2 Caseworkers ensure the child, young person and their family can participate as fully as possible in decision-making. This role will involve travel around the County.
SEND Level 2 Caseworkers are also responsible for any SEND Tribunals related to any child or young person on their caseload, and direct liaison with our dedicated Legal Team who represent the Local Authority within the Tribunal hearing. SEND Level 2 Caseworkers are also responsible for the supervision and line management of a SEND Level 1 Caseworker or a SEND Assistant Caseworker About the Team We will help you learn new skills, encourage your development and work with you to reach your potential within a friendly and welcoming environment where no two days are ever the same and we all want to succeed together!
Lincolnshire County Council is one of the largest county councils in the UK and we are ambitious for both the residents of our county and the people who work here. We care about our staff, it's important to us that you have an excellent work/life balance and the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills in a supportive Local Authority setting. We are an ambitious, progressive organisation that strives to provide modern and responsive public services to the residents of Lincolnshire.
We are a large diverse employer that recognises and values the contribution of our workforce. Proud of our achievements we look to strengthen our current workforce in a range of service areas. About You The successful candidate will need to have: A degree or equivalent in a Children's Services related area, or substantial relevant proven ability in a previous similar role. Significant experience of working with families, children and young people with complex SEN needs.
Extensive working knowledge, adherence to, and application of SEND legislation, including the Education Act (1996), the Children and Family Act (2014), SEN Code of Practice and Equality Act (2010). The ability to deal with complex multi-faceted issues. Sufficient knowledge and practice ability to take a case from assessment, service provision, review and to closure with minimum direction or support.
The ability to effectively chair and facilitate a range of meetings. Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills. Excellent customer service skills, whilst demonstrating the ability to exercise tact and discretion when dealing with complex and sensitive cases. Ability to think creatively within the resources available to lead and develop multi-agency solutions that meet the needs, objectives and aspirations of children and young people.
Ability to supervise staff. A valid full UK driving licen