Family Liaison/Admissions Officer

Remarkable Autism; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading autism-focused organization in the Liverpool City Region is seeking a Family Liaison/Admissions Officer. The role requires empathy, strong organizational skills, and effective communication, focusing on oversight of admissions for autistic young people. Ideal candidates will have experience in safeguarding and supporting vulnerable families. This position offers autism specific training, a competitive pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development. Applications from those committed to high standards of achievement in education are encouraged.

Benefits

Attractive pension scheme

Employee Assist Programme

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced maternity pay

Qualifications

• Understanding of autism and experience in engaging with autistic individuals.
• Proficiency in safeguarding procedures and engaging with external agencies.
• Experience in formulating packages of support for vulnerable families.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the admissions process at a highly professional level.
• Liaise with multiple stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
• Advocate for learners with autism and their families.

Skills

Empathy

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Experience with vulnerable families

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or social care

Job description

Family Liaison/Admissions Officer

Wargrave House School

Term Time + 3 weeks

5 days per week 37.5 hours NJC 18 - 22

Pro-rata salary £28,426 - £30,375 per annum

The Remarkable Group has been established for over 50 years, providing the highest quality services for autistic young people. Wargrave House School (ages 5-16) & Ascent College (ages ) operate a non-maintained special school and independent specialist college with an excellent reputation for delivering outstanding education and care to Autistic young people. We are the first national provider to receive Beacon status from the National Autistic Society.

As an autism-focused school, we seek a candidate with empathy, expertise, and organisational skills. They should have an understanding of autism, demonstrating compassion for learners and home settings. As a highly oversubscribed school, they should excel in the management competencies required to oversee admissions. This is a complex process that requires liaising at a highly professional level with multiple stakeholders.

Experience and proficiency in safeguarding procedures is crucial, including engaging with vulnerable families, formulating packages of support, policy implementation, recording and actioning as appropriate. Effective communication with stakeholders and external agencies is essential for building trust and fostering collaboration. Ultimately, the ideal candidate advocates for learners with autism and their families, prioritising their rights and holistic development.

If so, we would welcome an application from you!

An opportunity has arisen for hard‑working, highly skilled individuals to work with our young people. We are looking for a Family Liaison/Admissions Officer who wishes to develop their skills in this interesting and challenging field.

Applications are invited from ambitious professionals who have the vision to sustain and promote the current high standards of achievement and ensure the continued development of the organisation. We invite applications from professionals with experience in working with autistic Children and Young People, their families and other relevant multi‑agencies.

What we offer

We offer our staff autism specific training to support continuous professional development together with a clear path for future career progression. Our benefits include an attractive pension scheme, Employee Assist Programme, long service awards, enhanced sick pay and enhanced maternity pay.

To apply

Please visit our website at (url removed)/ to view the job description and personal specification and to download an application form. Please note applications will only be accepted on the official application form emailed to (url removed)

In accordance with recent updates to KCSIE 2025 (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance, we will be performing online searches and requesting references for all shortlisted candidates.

Please note: We will require proof of right to work in the UK and qualifications at interview stage. If this is not provided you may not be interviewed.

Closing Date: 06/01/2025

Interviews: 16/01/2025