SEND Caseworker L1

Job Introduction

Job Title: SEND Caseworkers (Level 1)
Salary: £31,035 - £33,673
Location: Countywide 
Closing Date: 15th November 2026

Interview date: 26th November 2026

Are you an ambitious, diligent and hardworking individual? Are you interested in working within an organisation that is committed to providing an exceptional and integral service to the communities of Lincolnshire, where you can make a difference?

Owing to service growth, Lincolnshire County Council has numerous exciting opportunities for new full time, permanent SEND Caseworkers (Level 1). These roles are countywide within the four locality teams including: 

• North and South Kesteven
• Lincoln and West Lindsey
• East Lindsey
• Boston and South Holland

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

As a SEND Level 1 Caseworker, you will:

• Manage a caseload of young people who require special educational provision with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan.
• Coordinate and support the statutory assessment and annual review process in line with legislative requirements.
• Work closely with young people and their families to ensure their views, aspirations, and outcomes are clearly reflected in planning and provision.
• Liaise effectively with partners across education, health, social care and the third sector to ensure a coordinated approach.
• Support the delivery of the Council’s statutory SEND duties and contributing to positive, measurable outcomes for young people.

 About you 

You will need to have: 

• A NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant Health, Education, or Social Care subject. 
• Significant experience of working with children/young people in a health, education or social care setting.
• The ability and aptitude to work in close partnership with children, young people, families, schools and agencies. 
• Extensive working knowledge of relevant SEND legislation.
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills coupled with drive and initiative. 

Above all else you will need to have the drive and dedication to put children, young people and their families at the heart of your practice. 

Use of transport is essential to the role for the ability to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner to carry out essential duties. 

About the Team 

We will help you learn new skills, encourage your development and work with you to reach your potential all within a friendly and welcoming environment where each day you will experience new challenges and opportunities working collaboratively 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. 

About Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:        

• A Contributory pension        
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work        
• Flexible working policies        
• Career progression opportunities        
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, before clicking apply! If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role, then please contact; David Radley, SEND Team Manager, via email david.radley2@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Best of luck with your application!

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position is subject to a criminal record check. 

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty 

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.