Regional Referrals Coordinator

We are recruiting for a full-time maternity cover (fixed term) Regional Referrals Coordinator and Operations Support to work with our schools and colleges in Wales and West England. This position will be based at Talocher School, NP25. 

You will support:

• Queenswood School
• Aspris Telford School
• Aspris Talocher School
• Aspris College South Wales
• Aspris College North Wales

The role:

As Regional Referrals Coordinator your role will be to support the Operations Director to maximise the effectiveness and efficiency of student referrals across the region. You will respond to all enquiries with a high level of professionalism, be the first point of contact for Local Authority customers and communicate effectively with Aspris operation teams to support in identifying a school for the child within your allocated region. You will coordinate end-to-end process from receipt of referral through to acceptance of school placement. You will work closely with Aspris Commissioning Managers for dual placements and process efficiency.  As part of the post holders regional support activity to the Operations Director, you will additionally lead on the management and coordination of Individual Placement Agreements (IPAs), fees and framework reporting, where required. You will also provide some administrative support to the Operations Director, and this role will see you encompass a number of key duties at your base site.

Please refer to the job description for a full list of the responsibilities.

This is a fast-paced and demanding role, but also a role where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most.

We are looking for some who:

• Is confident working independently and proactively using initiative to deliver solutions, taking a lead role in regard to specific processes / pieces of work with appropriate support if required.
• Has a strong knowledge of administrative processes
• Has proven experience in multitasking and who is highly skilled and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Excel & Word.
• Has excellent time management and prioritisation skills in order to manage a varied and busy workload to meet deadlines.
• At all times will work collaboratively with relevant colleagues to fulfil the requirements of the role and contribute positively to the effective running of the administration function within the school.

Our benefits include:

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• Blue Light discount card
• Flexible working
• Hybrid opportunities
• Comprehensive induction
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Paid for enhanced PVG/DBS
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme and more!

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.