Transitions & Funding Review Co-ordinator

Ref: 001861

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.

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.

Currently New Bridge Horizons is based on two sites within Oldham. The Link Centre, Union Street Oldham and Turf Lane Chadderton. All staff are expected to work at any site if the need arises.

New Bridge Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all services users and applicants must have a commitment to safeguarding young adults. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references will be sought prior to interview.

Salary: SO1 points 23 25: £35,570 - £37,563 (FTE per annum)

Starting Salary: £21,346

Contracted Hours: 22 per week over 3 days

Based at: New Bridge Horizons Sites

Closing Date: Monday 30 November 2026 at 9am

Interviews: Monday 7 December 2026

Further Information: Katie Kay katie.kay@newbridgegroup.org

Completed application forms to recruitment@newbridgegroup.org