Part-Time, Referrals & Assessments Leader job vacancy, Horsham, West Sussex. This job opportunity offers fantastic work / life balance! Term Time Only, 35 Hours per week Salary: £22K - £24K per annum Actual Salary Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Contract: Permanent Benefits: Pension Scheme, Health Care Plan, Blue Light Card, Free Online GP Service & Life Assurance, Free DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), Flexible pay day scheme, Continued Training & Professional Development. Employer Social Care & Education Jobs is the approved Recruitment Partner for a National Provider of Specialist Care & Education for Children & Young People. This employer is renowned for its clear values, ethos, and mission, which form the foundation of every service they provide. Covering Children’s Residential Care, Specialist Education Schools, Further Education Colleges, Nurseries, and Supported Living Services, the organization empowers individuals to achieve their full potential with positive outcomes and successful transition opportunities. Your Role In this role, you will be based within a college environment led by Specialist Tutors and Learning Support Workers. This setting is ideal for students who have completed school at 16 and need access to specialist further education. The college provides support with learning or communication difficulties, additional therapy, and behaviour management, facilitated by a dedicated multi-disciplinary team. Duties
* Oversee occupancy and ensure compatibility for new referrals.
* Create individualized care plans for new referrals and communicate with the staff team.
* Act as the primary point of contact for students and their families.
* Oversee student transitions and ensure effective planning.
* Always maintain inspection readiness.
* Serve as the Designated Safeguarding Officer.
* Ensure compliance with all required staff training.
* Conduct appraisals and supervisions.
* Keep Risk Assessments and Care Plans up to date.
* Manage student budgets and conduct regular audits.
* Deliver person-centered support for all students.
Criteria
* Proven experience in Referrals & Assessments.
* Background in SEN Education (preferred).
* Experience in producing Care/Support Plans and conducting Risk Assessments.
* Supervisory or Team Leading experience is essential.
Apply Social Care & Education Jobs is the UK’s leading Recruitment Partner for Adult Social Care, Children’s Residential, and Specialist Education Providers. We are here to support you through every stage of your application, interview, and onboarding, ensuring you’re fully prepared for your first day! Compliance Successful applicants are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, so applicants are required to declare all convictions and cautions (including those considered “spent” unless “protected” under DBS filtering rules) to assess suitability for working with children. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and are a disability-confident and equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have not met the criteria on this occasion