Admissions Coordinator in Ormskirk

£30,000 - £33,000 depending on experience + excellent benefits

Based: Hybrid – working between our schools in Huyton and Ormskirk

Full time role

We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. We are looking for someone who has the empathy, care and passion to work with parents, carers and professionals that support children and young people with special educational needs.

For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Our Admissions teams aim to offer an unrivalled experience for parents, carers and young people.

We are looking for a great communicator, someone with exceptional organisational and time-management skills, able to manage multiple enquiries and tasks simultaneously. Someone who can nurture and develop close links with parents and carers of children with special educational needs, as well as a range of other professionals. As Admissions Coordinator for Lakeside School and Pontville School, you will be one of the first points of contact for parents and carers that are interested in Witherslack Group. You will be able to build relationships and be able to effectively communicate our extensive educational offering. Working with internal and external stakeholders, you will provide a vital link between parents and carers, young people, school staff and external professionals.

Day to day you will:

• Manage parts of the parental enquiry and referral process in a proactive, professional and organised manner, supported by our expert Partnerships Managers and Family Liaison officers.
• Work quickly and efficiently to complete administrative tasks. Proficient in using Microsoft products, databases and document control.
• Actively promote individual schools and Witherslack Group aims and objectives.
• Liaise closely via telephone, email and face to face with parents/carers and with referring authorities.
• Work closely with the Partnership Managers to ensure that the enquiries and referrals process runs smoothly.
• Coordinate school visits as part of the referral process.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness and understanding of SEN sector.
• Ensure internal IT systems and records are accurate and kept up to date at all times.

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

• Salary: Base salary of up to £33,000
• Training: Ongoing professional development.
• Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks’ holiday
• Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance.
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medicash cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts.
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities.
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time.

Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We’ll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you’re free to achieve your potential.

Here’s what we need from you:

• A people person – someone who cares, is empathetic and can translate Witherslack Group’s ambition to provide aspirational futures through inspirational education and care.
• Excellent communication skills working directly either with young people, their families or external agencies in formal situations.
• Strong administrative skills and understanding of the importance of keeping accurate records and can work effectively in a team.
• Well rounded interpersonal skills to ensure an efficient but empathetic, caring and knowledgeable service.
• GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths, excellent IT skills, plus some understanding of the regulations and legal aspects of SEND (or willing to learn).
• You’ll also need to be willing to undertake relevant training too.
• Have a passion for the education and care of children and young people with SEN.
• The ability to relate to a range of different audiences.
• A full driving license, plus access to your own car is essential.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.