Admissions Manager

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Job description

Outcomes First Group is Great Place to Work certified - it's official!**

We believe in having an amazing work-life balance, which is why we take part in the national 4 Day Working Week pilot,* which makes joining us now even more appealing

Job Title: Admissions Manager

Location: Home based ( within the Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex region)

Salary: £34,000

Hours: 9-5 Monday-Friday

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Job Purpose

To proactively manage the admissions and referrals for the Outcomes First Group Schools

Responsibilities

Admissions

• Act as the first point of contact for all Local Authority communications relating to referrals and admissions and to oversee the referrals process from referral through to conversion, with the aim of achieving 100% occupancy whilst remaining sensitive to the operational needs of each setting
• To be responsible for and to respond promptly to each Local Authority / Parent referral maintaining an overview of all aspects of each referral, liaise regularly with the Principal/Headteacher/Registered Manager
• To review and standardise referral documentation that ensures appropriate records are maintained e.g., gathering potential missing information, generating baseline data, evaluating the ability to meet need and if the school cannot meet need or place consider alternative OFG school
• To be responsible for maintaining accurate quality records on all stages of the referral process through effective use of the relevant MI system
• To facilitate and on occasions participate in the assessment of students. This may involve travel to the parents or carers home or current educational/care establishment.
• To build and develop business relationships with Local Authority Commissioners and liaise with key individuals to negotiate placement costs.
• To support the Principal/Headteacher with their Local Authority liaison activities, arranging and attending meetings as required
• Comply with the OFG's commitment to the Safeguarding of the vulnerable young people in our care.

Personal Specification - Skills and Competencies

• Experience of working within an educational/care setting
• Experience of working with Local Authorities to plan and manage referrals into schools
• Strong project management skills. Including liaising with statutory authorities.
• Good inter-personal skills to maintain good relationships with the local community, statutory authorities, contractors, and staff.
• Driving License
• Competent in the use of MS Office including Word, Excel and Outlook

Personal Characteristics

• Able to plan and work on own initiative
• Must be honest, trustworthy, and reliable
• Able to satisfy DBS check that there are no impediments to working with children
• Empathy with young people particularly those with additional special needs
• Seeks opportunities for personal development
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of specialist education in the UK. We exist to give neurodivergent children and young people access to a great education that caters to their specific needs, abilities and aspirations.

There are three brands in our Outcomes First family: Acorn Education, Options Autism and Momenta Connect. Together, we educate, care for and support children, young people, and adults across the UK, empowering them to be happy and make their way in the world.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.

Our Vision

We believe that with a great education, every neurodivergent pupil can thrive and make their way in the world.

Our Mission

Every day we improve the lives of our pupils, their families, and local communities through a relentless focus on wellbeing and learning.

Our Promise

*We are kind to ourselves and each other...We work together... and we make things happen. *Our Promise sits alongside our Vision and Mission. It describes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together, and behave.

It represents what's truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviors we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual.

Why work for us?

Your wellbeing is very important to us, and we know that being able to choose the benefits that suit you and your family will support your wellbeing.

Whatever your role and wherever you are located, you will love VISTA, our flexible benefits platform which lets you tailor your benefits package.

• And when your circumstances changeno problem. You can flex, trade, and add to your benefits package to suit your circumstances.
• Holidays start at 25 days per annum plus bank holidays on top with options to buy an additional 5 days.
• Critical illness covers and life assurance options.
• Company Pension with options to increase your contributions.
• Private medical and dental Insurance
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Eco-Car Scheme
• "Your Wellbeing Matters- access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Career development opportunities
• Professional support networks and groups
• * 4-Day working week - 'rest-day' could be any day Mon-Fri (agreed with Manager), available after successful completion of probationary period for full-time workers only

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.