Job: Referral & Assessment Manager Salary: £35k Location: South Devon

As a Referral and Assessment Manager, you will play a critical role in overseeing all referrals and assessments for individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism. You will be responsible for ensuring smooth transitions for service users into their new homes and managing their movement within our services. We are recruiting on behalf of one of the largest providers in the region, who are committed to delivering high-quality care and support tailored to individual needs.

The Role:• Oversee all incoming referrals, ensuring a timely and thorough assessment process.• Carry out comprehensive assessments of potential service users to determine their needs and suitability for our services.• Work closely with families, local authorities, and healthcare professionals to facilitate a smooth transition.• Manage the placement and movement of service users, ensuring their new homes meet their specific requirements.• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of assessments, referrals, and placements.• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements.• Foster strong relationships with commissioners, social workers, and other key stakeholders.• Support the operational teams in providing person-centered care and tailored support plans.• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience: • Proven experience in referrals, assessments, and placements within Learning Disabilities and Autism services.• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, safeguarding, and best practices.• Ability to assess complex needs and develop appropriate care plans.• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.• Experience working with commissioners, local authorities, and multidisciplinary teams.• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple referrals and placements efficiently.• A proactive approach to problem-solving and service user transitions.• Willingness to travel as required across multiple regions.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our services while making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

For further details, please contact Holly at Amber Mace on (phone number removed) or email your updated CV to (url removed)

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