Strategic Referrals & Partnerships Manager - Occupancy

Compass Associates; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Associates are seeking an experienced Referrals & Partnerships Manager to join their growing team. The role focuses on developing strategic partnerships, generating referrals and driving occupancy across specialist adult social care services for individuals with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

You will collaborate with commissioners, local authorities and stakeholders, manage referrals and admissions, and monitor occupancy and performance across multiple services within

Qualifications

• Experience in referrals, placements, partnerships or business development within adult social care.
• Knowledge of learning disabilities, autism or complex care services.
• Strong commercial awareness, including occupancy, budgets and placement fees.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with commissioners, local authorities, social workers and key referral partners.
• Manage the full referrals and assessment process, ensuring timely and effective admissions.
• Drive occupancy by identifying suitable placements, promoting vacancies and developing new referral opportunities.
• Negotiate placement fees with funding authorities, supporting commercial performance.
• Monitor referral activity, occupancy and performance, providing reports and insights to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with operational and development teams to support new services, acquisitions and service improvements.
• Identify new partnerships and contribute to regional business development and marketing initiatives.
• Ensure assessments, admissions and transitions are person-centred and compliant with safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Referral management

Business development

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Job description

Compass Associates are seeking an experienced Referrals & Partnerships Manager to join their growing team. The role focuses on developing strategic partnerships, generating referrals and driving occupancy across specialist adult social care services for individuals with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

You will collaborate with commissioners, local authorities and stakeholders, manage referrals and admissions, and monitor occupancy and performance across multiple services within