Admissions Coordinator

**_Please note, this role will require travel between our two schools in Chigwell (Essex) and Tonbridge (West Kent)_**

**Those huge small victories**

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.

**Get out what you put in**

We are looking for someone who can nurture and develop close links with parents and carers of children with special educational needs. As Admissions Coordinator, 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 the parental enquiry and referral process_** in a proactive, professional and organised manner. Supported by our expert Partnerships Managers and Family Liaison Officers.
- Actively promote individual schools and Witherslack Group aims and objectives.
- 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.

**What we do for you**

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 care 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 - check out our benefits here
- **Wellbeing**:a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
- **Medical 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 £2,000 bonus every time

**Bring your whole-self to work**

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

**If you would like to talk to someone regarding the role, please call Monica Beacroft (Regional Director - Partnerships) 07471 216336.**

**Join the UK’s best special education and care provider**

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to