About this role
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