Placement and Assessment Manager

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading referral management for children’s homes, transitional services and The Retreat
• Building strong partnerships with Local Authorities, commissioners and placement teams
• Managing the referral inbox and responding promptly to new enquiries
• Completing full assessments of need, compatibility and risk
• Coordinating assessment meetings with Registered Managers and the Therapeutic Lead
• Supporting environmental adaptations, staffing considerations and placement planning
• Identifying early indicators of placement strain or changing needs
• Using market intelligence to support growth, tenders and business development
• Ensuring assessment work is aligned with safeguarding, Ofsted and CQC standards
• Maintaining accurate documentation, tracking referral activity and identifying themes
• Contributing to reflective practice and therapeutic discussions

Essential experience and qualifications:

• Significant experience within a residential care setting regulated by Ofsted or CQC
• Qualified Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or equivalent
• Strong experience completing assessments and identifying needs, risks and compatibility
• Experience working in a commercially driven, fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice, attachment and relational needs
• Ability to manage relationships with commissioning teams and external partners
• Highly organised with excellent IT skills

Desirable experience:

• Experience in residential children’s homes or transitional services
• Knowledge of procurement portals, tenders and commissioning frameworks
• Experience interpreting referral trends and contributing to service development
• Strong understanding of therapeutic, trauma-informed and relational approaches
• Experience supporting reflective practice and assessment-based decision making

About [Employer hidden]:

[Employer hidden] provides high-quality residential, transitional and therapeutic services for children, young people and adults with complex needs, learning disabilities and trauma histories. We are committed to delivering trauma-informed, person-centred and relationship-based care. This new role has been created to support the continued growth and development of our services.

Safer Recruitment:

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and full safer recruitment procedures. At this time, [Employer hidden] is not in a position to provide visa sponsorship, so we are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK.

How to apply:

Apply with your CV today. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview. We welcome applicants who wish to discuss the role informally after applying.

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