EHC Locality Administrator, NN1 1ED

Overview

Our Benefits

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About the role

Are you highly organised, detail-driven, and passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? We are looking for a proactive EHC Locality Administrator to join our dedicated team and help facilitate essential processes that ensure every child receives the right support.

What will you be doing?

As an EHC Locality Administrator, you’ll be at the heart of our Education, Health, and Care (EHC) team, supporting the statutory assessment process and managing EHC plans. 

This includes:  

Assisting the EHC Officers, Caseworkers and Locality Team Leader in overseeing assessments and compliance with statutory requirements  

Accurately maintaining and updating records within Capita ONE database (training provided)  

Managing your own caseload independently, ensuring deadlines and legal obligations are met  

Handling queries from families, professionals, and partner organisations with professionalism and efficiency  

Providing administrative support to ensure children and young people receive the support they need to thrive

About you

We’re seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual who thrives in busy environments and enjoys problem-solving and collaboration. Key attributes include:

Excellent attention to detail, with a keen ability to spot inconsistencies and ensure accuracy

Strong organisational skills, capable of handling multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines

Effective communicator, able to engage with professionals, families, and colleagues with clarity and confidence

Proficiency in IT systems, with experience in administrative databases (training on Capita ONE will be provided)

Team player attitude, ensuring seamless collaboration within a large, supportive team

The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in our community.

For more information or an informal discussion about the role, we’d love to hear from you.  
Please contact Paulette.Wright@westnorthants.gov.uk 

About us

We’re a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government
reform in recent history. As a new authority, we’re embarking on an exciting journey
to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and
communities.  

Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is ‘to make West Northants a great
place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to
make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance,
Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver
services. 

At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with
ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail,
and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A
place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-
minded people.

When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.

Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and
challenges you in a positive way, every day.

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