Strategic Complex Assessments Lead — Referrals & Discharge

Domus Recruitment; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Learning Academy

Career progression

Employee assistance programme

Discounts and recognition

Refer a Friend scheme

Paid Birthday Leave

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Domus Recruitment is seeking a Complex Assessments Manager to lead strategic development across Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and Complex Care in the North of England. Hybrid role with regional travel and three office days weekly.

You will collaborate with commissioners, NHS partners and local authorities to improve discharge planning, placement stability and community-based support, while ensuring robust risk assessments and person-centred practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' senior practitioner or leadership experience in Health & Social Care.
• Experience with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and Complex Care.
• Proven management of complex referrals, assessments, admissions and transitions.
• Strong assessment, analytical, risk management and report-writing skills.
• Experience with safeguarding, restrictive practices and placement breakdowns.
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams, commissioners and NHS/ICBs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and presenting to governance forums.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

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 skills

Analytical skills

Risk management

Report writing

Communication

Organisational skills

Relationship building

MS Office

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Related professional qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Domus Recruitment is seeking a Complex Assessments Manager to lead strategic development across Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and Complex Care in the North of England. Hybrid role with regional travel and three office days weekly.

You will collaborate with commissioners, NHS partners and local authorities to improve discharge planning, placement stability and community-based support, while ensuring robust risk assessments and person-centred practice.