Assessment and Placement Manager

Achieve together; Winchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care organization is seeking a passionate Assessment and Placement Manager to support service delivery and maximize occupancy. This role involves building relationships with local funders and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in the Learning Disability sector and a desire to make a positive impact. Join a supportive team that values professional growth and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Financial health app for pay advances

Ongoing education opportunities

Counselling and mental health programs

Team events and social activities

Employee discounts across retailers and services

Recognition schemes and staff incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in maximising occupancy and managing referrals.
• Strong understanding of CQC regulatory requirements.
• Passion for positively shaping lives in the social care sector.

Responsibilities

• Maximise occupancy and support local managers.
• Maintain relationships with funders to influence referral pipelines.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet needs.

Skills

Relationship building

Knowledge of Learning Disability sector

Brokerage and commissioning experience

Strategic development understanding

Job description

We are looking for team members who are passionate about supporting people, helping our Operations teams deliver excellent care and support, and celebrating achievements.

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.

Responsibilities:

1. Maximise occupancy in the relevant area, supporting local managers to positively present what they have to offer people referred to us.
2. Maintain excellent, long-term relationships with local and potential funders, alongside other sources, to positively influence referral pipelines.
3. Collaborate 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.
4. Ensure key targets and commercial objectives are achieved.
5. Maintain a strong understanding of sector trends and strategic development plans.
6. Have good awareness and experience with brokerage, purchasing systems, and commissioning portals.
7. Possess knowledge of the Learning Disability sector, including legislative and CQC regulatory requirements.
8. Understand the sector structure, with awareness of residential and supported living settings.

Passion for positively shaping lives is as important as your experience. We will provide training and support to build on your existing knowledge. If you have an appetite for learning and a desire to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Why join us?

If you're looking for a career that makes a real difference, a role with Achieve Together could be the perfect opportunity for a rewarding career in social care. We promote from within, with 75% of our managers advancing their careers internally.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Wagestream - a financial health app for pay advances
• Opportunities for ongoing education and professional growth
• Employee welfare and wellbeing initiatives
• Access to counselling and mental health programs
• Recognition schemes, team events, and social activities
• Employee discounts across 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