Admissions and Assessment Coordinator

Phoenix Futures

  • Sheffield
  • £24,750 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join the Phoenix Futures team as an Admissions and Assessment Coordinator at our Specialist Family Residential Service, Sheffield.Service AreaSheffield ServicesTownSheffieldStatusFull-timeContract TypePermanentTotal Salary Pro-Rata£24,750Posted Date28/08/2025Closing Date11/09/2025Vacancy Reference Number3941Documents(Word, 95kb)We are recruiting for an Admissions and Assessment Coordinator to join our Specialist Family Residential Service in Sheffield. The service provides drug and alcohol recovery support for parents and their children in a residential setting.The hours are full time, Monday to Friday 9-5, based at the Sheffield Family Residential Service, and you will be expected to take part in a on call rota to support the staff and service delivery. Flexible working can be considered.The service is based close to Eccelsall Road/Sheffield Hallam Collegiate Campus area of Sheffield, it is easily accessible. Situated in a large Victorian Building, fully refurbished in 2022, there is free on-site parking as well and is also easily access by multiple bus routes.The RoleWe need someone who can work in a team within a residential family setting and be empowering and passionate in supporting families to make positive changes in their drug and alcohol lifestyle choices. Your role would include the following:
  • To manage all enquiries and referrals made to the service, undertake comprehensive needs assessments and risk assessment for individuals.
  • Liaise with Residential Manager to make placement decisions about the suitability of individuals with multiple needs.
  • Welcome new residents into the service and ensure all needs of the individuals are met upon arrival.
  • Be responsible for data management of referrals, assessments, ensuring all admissions are managed safely and report data in line with processes in place.
  • Liaise with referrers and stakeholders to ensure promotion of new relationships and existing relationships are maintained
Whilst the service is 24/7, this role is Monday to Friday with flexible working opportunities.About You
  • Experience of working with people and families with multiple and varying needs including addiction and have a working knowledge of residential rehabilitation and strengthening recovery capital.
  • Experienced in working with multiple stakeholders and nurturing relationships, you will be able to confidently provide guidance and support to individuals, families, and stake holders in relation to accessing and developing residential rehabilitation pathways into the service.
  • Experience of completing robust assessments and risk management plans.
  • You will be positive, innovative, and motivational in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team also on your own initiative.
We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe it is important to include people with lived experience to ensure the needs of the people we support are represented. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and we ensure equity of opportunity.So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as an Admissions and Assessment Coordinator, please get in touch or apply today.Your Rewards
  • Starting salary of £24,750, with opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal, meaning potential salary increase up to £29,250
  • 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days)
  • Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
  • Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
  • Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system
  • Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
  • A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.
  • We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.
A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support families on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.About Phoenix FuturesPhoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment.Our values are what define us and ensure we work to the highest standards. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, we value our history and use it to inform our future.We work with local authorities, other charities and service providers across the country to deliver innovative programmes and projects that change lives for the better, setting people on the path to health and emotional wellbeing.We provide a diverse range of services, our expertise in psychosocial treatment and support is the common thread that runs through everything we do. People need psychological interventions, social support, meaningful use of time, sense of purpose and a place of safety to sustain their recovery. At our core, we support people, families and communities to recover from drug and alcohol dependency.Interview ProcessWe want you to feel comfortable to be your best during the interview process, so that you can get to know Phoenix and we can get to know you. If shortlisted, you will be contacted for a short face to face interview. All details will be provided in advance so that you can feel adequately prepared and we can support you with reasonable adjustments as required.Please note, we will be assessing applications as they are submitted and may close this role should we find sufficient applicants with which to make our shortlist. As such, we would advise applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.#PF

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