Royal Mencap Society

Are you passionate about inclusion and making a lasting difference in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Are you organized, proactive, and confident working with Education, Health, and Care systems? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Mencap's Islington Supported Internship team is looking for a dedicated EHCP Coordinator to lead on the coordination of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for our learners. About the role As EHCP Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in helping young people with SEND transition into meaningful employment and independent living . You'll ensure all learners have accurate, up-to-date EHCPs that reflect their individual needs and goals. Your key responsibilities will include: Leading the EHCP annual review process in line with the SEND Code of Practice Liaising with learners, families, local authorities, employers, and education providers to ensure joined-up support Managing new referrals and assessments for incoming learners Supporting learners to identify their strengths, aspirations, and employment goals Ensuring timely and high-quality paperwork and reviews This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with experience in SEND, education coordination, or learner support who wants to make a real difference. About you We're looking for someone with excellent organisation and communication skills, who can build positive relationships with learners, families, and professionals. You should be confident handling detailed documentation, meeting deadlines, and working within statutory frameworks. Experience supporting or coordinating EHCP reviews Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice Experience working with young people with SEND Ability to deliver work to targets and within deadlines Strong administrative and time management skills GCSE English and Maths A-C / 9-4 (or equivalent) - you will need to show evidence at interview A professional, inclusive, and person-centred approach At Mencap, we value our people and the passion they bring. You'll be joining a supportive, inclusive team where your work directly helps young people with SEND gain the confidence and skills to thrive in adult life. You'll also benefit from: A flexible working environment Ongoing training and development A role with real purpose and impact Ready to make a difference? If you're ready to help shape brighter futures through education, health, and care planning, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of something meaningful. As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people's lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees. 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme Service-related sick pay when 6 months probation is completed Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis, leading to NI savings. If you don't join the plan initially, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us. Membership of Mencap Pension Plan including up to 3 times salary death in service cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long-term sickness Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers, and phones when you have been with us for 6 months Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops, including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays, and more via Mencap Extras Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy, etc. Free access to round-the-clock employee assistance program for advice and support Terms and conditions apply based on the contract About Mencap We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job-to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader, and activist. We want to inspire you to reach your potential. Providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose Providing advice through our help lines and websites