Client: Birmingham Children’s Trust
Service Area: Help & Protection – Child Protection Division (SEND / EHCP Service)
Location: 45 Fordhouse Lane, Stirchley, Birmingham, B30 3BN
Employment Type: Temporary
Number of Roles: 1
Start Date: 13 July 2026
Duration: 12 Weeks
Hours: 36.5 per week

Pay Rates

PAYE: £17.92 per hour

Working Pattern

1–2 days per week office-based
3 days remote working
Hybrid working arrangement

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is recruiting on behalf of Birmingham Children’s Trust for an EHCP Officer (Non-Qualified Social Care) to join their SEND and safeguarding support service.

This is a key role supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all children—particularly those without an allocated social worker—receive timely, consistent, and high-quality social care input into their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

You will contribute to improving outcomes for children by delivering accurate assessments, professional advice, and strong partnership working across education, health, and social care services.

Key Responsibilities

Complete social care advice for EHCPs in line with statutory requirements and the SEND Code of Practice
Undertake telephone assessments with families and professionals
Gather, analyse, and record accurate information on Trust systems
Manage a caseload of EHCP referrals, ensuring statutory deadlines are met
Liaise effectively with parents, carers, schools, and partner agencies
Provide a child-centred, strengths-based approach in all assessments
Signpost families to Early Help and appropriate support services
Maintain clear, timely communication with families and professionals
Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with procedures

Main Accountabilities

Deliver high-quality EHCP social care advice within statutory timescales
Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism in all records and communication
Manage workload effectively, prioritising competing demands
Promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people
Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes

Essential Skills & Experience

Experience within children’s social care, early help, or family support services
Strong understanding of safeguarding and early help frameworks
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and telephone-based)
Experience handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately
Strong IT skills and accurate data entry capability
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Proactive, flexible, and professional approach to work