Complex Referrals & Assessments Lead (Hybrid)

Domus Recruitment; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Learning Academy

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts and recognition

Refer a Friend Scheme

Birthday Leave

Job summary

Domus Recruitment is seeking an experienced Complex Assessments Manager to lead a newly created strategic role supporting Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and Complex Care across the North of England. The post involves collaborating with commissioners, Local Authorities, NHS partners and multidisciplinary teams to enhance discharge planning and sustainable community support.

The ideal candidate will bring senior practitioner or referrals/assessments leadership experience, strong

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' experience in a senior practitioner, assessment, referrals, admissions, commissioning, operational leadership or clinical role within Health & Social Care.
• Experience supporting people with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health needs, Complex Care needs and Behaviours that Challenge.
• Proven experience managing complex referrals, assessments, admissions, transitions and placement planning.
• Strong assessment, analytical, risk management and report-writing skills.
• Experience managing safeguarding concerns, restrictive practices and placement breakdowns.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams, commissioners, Local Authorities, NHS Trusts and ICBs.
• Experience presenting recommendations to funding panels, governance forums and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess complex referrals, determining suitability, viability and sustainability.
• Support hospital discharge, admission avoidance and community transitions.
• Build relationships with commissioners, Local Authorities, ICBs, NHS Trusts and care managers.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary assessments and specialist input.
• Develop bespoke, community-based support packages.
• Complete robust risk assessments and oversee safeguarding.
• Support occupancy growth through effective referral management.
• Contribute to service mobilisation, transition planning and workforce readiness.
• Produce high-quality assessments, reports and recommendations.
• Promote person-centred, least restrictive and outcome-focused practice.
• Support pathway development, innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Assessment leadership

Risk management

Report writing

Communication

Relationship building

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Presentation to governance

Analytical skills

Education

Health & Social Care Level 3

Professional qualification in LD/MH/Autism etc.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Domus Recruitment is seeking an experienced Complex Assessments Manager to lead a newly created strategic role supporting Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and Complex Care across the North of England. The post involves collaborating with commissioners, Local Authorities, NHS partners and multidisciplinary teams to enhance discharge planning and sustainable community support.

The ideal candidate will bring senior practitioner or referrals/assessments leadership experience, strong