Assessment and Placement Manager

JR United Kingdom; Emsworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organisation in England is seeking an experienced Assessment and Placement Manager to maximize occupancy and maintain relationships with funders. Candidates should have a strong understanding of sector trends, relevant experience in purchasing systems, and knowledge of regulatory requirements. This role offers excellent opportunities for career growth and numerous employee benefits, including wellness programs and professional development.

Benefits

Wagestream - financial health app

Ongoing education and professional development

Employee welfare and wellbeing initiatives

Access to counselling and mental health programs

Recognition schemes and social activities

Employee discounts

Staff incentive schemes

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of sector trends and purchasers' strategic development plans.
• Experience with brokerage, purchasing systems, and commissioning portals.
• Knowledge of the Learning Disability sector, including legislative and CQC regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of the sector's structure, with awareness of residential and supported living settings.

Responsibilities

• Maximising occupancy in the relevant area and supporting local managers.
• Maintaining long-term relationships with local and potential funders.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to meet the needs of supported people.
• Ensuring key targets and commercial objectives are achieved.

Skills

Strong understanding of sector trends

Experience with brokerage and purchasing systems

Knowledge of Learning Disability sector

Understanding of sector structure

Job description

Location: West Sussex and Hampshire

About Us

Are you looking for a career that makes a real difference? A role with Achieve Together might be the perfect opportunity for a long-lasting, rewarding career in the social care sector.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Assessment and Placement Manager to join our community hub team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the organisation's core operations and ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maximising occupancy in the relevant area, supporting local managers to positively present what they have to offer people referred to us
• Maintaining excellent, long-term relationships with local and potential funders to positively influence referral pipelines
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders, including Health and Wellbeing, Quality, Marketing, Referrals Hub Managers, Pricing Analysts, and Contracts Managers to meet the needs of the people supported
• Ensuring key targets and commercial objectives are achieved

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of sector trends and purchasers' strategic development plans
• Experience with brokerage, purchasing systems, and commissioning portals
• Knowledge of the Learning Disability sector, including legislative and CQC regulatory requirements
• Understanding of the sector's structure, with awareness of residential and supported living settings

At Achieve Together, we view this as more than just a job—it's the start of your career journey with us. With 75% of our managers promoted from within, this is a fantastic opportunity for growth. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Wagestream - a financial health app for optional pay advances
• Ongoing education and professional development opportunities
• Employee welfare and wellbeing initiatives
• Access to counselling and mental health programs
• Recognition schemes, team events, and social activities
• Employee discounts across various retailers and services
• Staff incentive schemes such as 'Refer a Friend', 'Employee of the Month', and 'Heroes Awards'
• A supportive, inclusive work environment valuing employee well-being
• Opportunities for team building and social engagement

Apply Now!

Passion for positively shaping lives is as important as your experience. We provide comprehensive training and support, and we look for candidates with a desire to learn and make a difference. If you're ready to start or continue your career in care, we want to hear from you!

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Created on 15/08/2025 by JR, United Kingdom