Strategic Referrals Lead for Children's Homes

Joining Careers Education; Greenham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Joining Careers Education is seeking a proactive Business Development and Referrals specialist to support placement referrals for children across residential homes. You will build relationships with Local Authorities, commission bodies, and social work teams, ensuring accurate records, contracts, and funding alignment.

Your role involves coordinating occupancy strategies, reporting to the Executive team, and guiding managers to secure safe, suitable placements aligned with therapeutic models.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales experience in the care sector.
• 2+ years in referrals with Local Authorities and funding bodies.
• Qualifications in Operational and Business Development management.

Responsibilities

• Receive, log, and track all placement referrals from Local Authorities and commissioning bodies.
• Liaise with Local Authorities, social workers, and internal managers on referrals and vacancies daily.
• Prepare and maintain placement documentation, contracts, and service agreements; coordinate with Finance on invoicing.
• Support occupancy tracking and weekly/monthly reports for the MD and SMT.
• Hold SMT reporting for referrals and progress, coaching managers in child-centred placement decisions.

Skills

Sales experience

Referrals experience

Operations & BD qualifications

Education

Operational & BD qualifications

Job description

Joining Careers Education is seeking a proactive Business Development and Referrals specialist to support placement referrals for children across residential homes. You will build relationships with Local Authorities, commission bodies, and social work teams, ensuring accurate records, contracts, and funding alignment.

Your role involves coordinating occupancy strategies, reporting to the Executive team, and guiding managers to secure safe, suitable placements aligned with therapeutic models.