Transitions & Funding Review Co-ordinator
New Bridge School, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 3PH20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
10 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Based on 3 days per week (22 hours), full year, fixed term for 12 months.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 Months
Full time equivalent salary
- Salary: SO1 points 23 – 25: £35,570 - £37,563 (Full-Time Equivalent per annum) Actual Salary: £21,346 - £22,542 per annum. Starting Salary: £21,346
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Directors are looking to recruit to the post of Transitions & Funding Review Co-ordinator
Salary: SO1 points 23 – 25: £35,570 - £37,563 (Full-Time Equivalent per annum)
Actual Salary: £21,346 - £22,542 per annum.
Starting Salary: £21,346
Based on 3 days per week (22 hours), full year, fixed term for 12 months
Start date – as soon as possible
New Bridge Horizons is an adult day provision for people aged 19 and over with learning disabilities, autism, behavioural support needs and complex medical or personal care needs. We currently work across two sites and support people with a wide range of abilities, communication needs and aspirations. Our vision is Creating Meaningful Futures through learning together, learning for all and learning for life.
The Directors are now looking to appoint an enthusiastic and organised Transitions & Funding Review Co-ordinator to help bring this vision to life.
The postholder will co-ordinate the route from the Learning Centre into adult day provision, giving people and families clear information and ensuring that Horizons receives the information needed to assess suitability, support needs, costs and capacity. Maintain a planned programme of reviews for people already attending Horizons where needs, support or funding may have changed. The post supports timely, evidence-based decisions and constructive relationships with Adult Social Care and other funders.
Main Responsibilities
Transition Planning and Service Development
- Maintain and oversee a transition pipeline for prospective service users, ensuring accurate records of assessments, funding, support needs and planned start dates.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and professionals to gather information, coordinate assessments and support effective transition planning.
- Support capacity planning by identifying staffing, resource and service requirements, providing forecasts and updates to senior leaders.
- Monitor referrals and placements, tracking progress through assessment and funding processes and escalating delays where appropriate.
Family Engagement and Support
- Act as a key point of contact for individuals and families throughout the transition process.
- Provide clear, accessible and balanced information about available services and support options.
- Ensure communication is tailored to individual needs, promoting involvement, choice and independence.
Placement Reviews and Funding Coordination
- Maintain oversight of placement reviews, funding arrangements and changing support needs.
- Work with operational and clinical teams to gather evidence, coordinate reviews and support funding discussions with external partners.
- Ensure agreed funding and support arrangements are accurately reflected in service plans and documentation.
Partnership Working, Governance and Continuous Improvement
- Build positive working relationships with families, social care teams, health professionals and other stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with organisational policies and data protection requirements.
- Provide regular reports on transitions, reviews, outcomes and service capacity.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, communication and the overall experience of people accessing services.
Values and Behaviours
- Promote dignity, choice and person-centred support.
- Work collaboratively and respectfully with individuals, families and professionals.
- Demonstrate professionalism, accountability and integrity in all aspects of the role.
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and positive outcomes
What the school offers its staff
The successful candidate will also receive an excellent recruitment package including a competitive salary, access to the local government pension scheme, healthcare scheme, TOIL scheme and up to 31 annual leave days per year.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About New Bridge School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 5 to 19
- Size
- 728 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- New Bridge School website
- Email address
- recruitment@newbridgegroup.org
New Bridge Multi Academy Trust (MAT) presently comprises New Bridge School, New Bridge Learning Centre, Spring Brook Academy, Hollinwood Academy (all situated in Oldham) Hawthorns School and Thomas Ashton School (situated in Hyde), Samuel Laycock School (situated in Ashton-Under-Lyne) Our new Oldham AP free school, Spring Board Project, opened in September 2019.
Arranging a visit to New Bridge School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@newbridgegroup.org.
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