Head of Referral Partnerships

Supporting the Business Development with placements for children across all homes and building relationships through networking and partnership working with funding authorities and social work teams. Referrals and Placement Administration Receive, log, and track all placement referrals from Local Authorities and commissioning bodies. Maintain accurate referral records, placement start/end dates, and fee agreements for board use, MD reporting and SMT meetings. Liaise with Local Authorities, social workers, and internal managers regarding referrals and vacancies on a daily basis. Prepare and maintain placement documentation, contracts, and service agreements, working with Finance to ensure invoices are raised in accordance to placement and agreed funding. Support occupancy tracking and weekly/monthly placement reports and share with MD. Referral and Partnership Strategy Develop and implement referral and placement strategy to achieve sustainable occupancy across all residential children''s homes. Build and strengthen strategic relationships with Local Authorities, commissioning teams, social workers, and other referral agencies. Promote therapeutic approach (PACE) and reputation as a preferred provider of high-quality residential care through Networking and attending Children Homes events. Identify opportunities to expand referral partnerships and increase quality placement opportunities. Placement Matching Support Registered Managers to book Assessments to complete ..... full job details .....