Open role
Referrals & Development Lead/Manager
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- York, City of York
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £35,000 - £45,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Referrals & Development Lead/Manager
Yorkshire
A values‑driven organisation is seeking a Referrals & Development Lead/Manager to support the growth of specialist supported living services for people with learning disabilities, autistic people and individuals with complex needs throughout Yorkshire.
This is a chance to join a growing business at a crucial time, in an influential role as Referrals & Development Lead/Manager.
You’ll oversee the full referral process — from initial enquiry to assessment, transition and placement — ensuring every move is safe, person‑centred and well‑coordinated. You’ll also contribute to wider service development, including feasibility assessments, business cases and the opening of new supported living services.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage referrals from enquiry through to placement
* Coordinate assessments, visits and transition planning
* Work closely with operational and clinical teams
* Build relationships with Local Authorities, ICBs and housing partners
* Support new service development and openings
* Complete feasibility assessments and business cases
* Ensure new developments meet CQC, NICE and regulatory standards
* Contribute to quality, governance and operational planning
About You
* Strong experience in Health & Social Care referrals or service development
* Skilled in working with commissioners and MDTs
* Knowledge of supported living and complex transitions
* Excellent organisation, communication and stakeholder engagement
* Confident decision‑maker with a person‑centred approach
* Level 5 qualification desirable
* Full UK driving licence
The organisation will offer you
* Flexible working options
* Mileage and business expenses
* Ongoing learning and career development
* Supportive leadership and collaborative culture
* Opportunity to shape future service growth
Yorkshire
A values‑driven organisation is seeking a Referrals & Development Lead/Manager to support the growth of specialist supported living services for people with learning disabilities, autistic people and individuals with complex needs throughout Yorkshire.
This is a chance to join a growing business at a crucial time, in an influential role as Referrals & Development Lead/Manager.
You’ll oversee the full referral process — from initial enquiry to assessment, transition and placement — ensuring every move is safe, person‑centred and well‑coordinated. You’ll also contribute to wider service development, including feasibility assessments, business cases and the opening of new supported living services.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage referrals from enquiry through to placement
* Coordinate assessments, visits and transition planning
* Work closely with operational and clinical teams
* Build relationships with Local Authorities, ICBs and housing partners
* Support new service development and openings
* Complete feasibility assessments and business cases
* Ensure new developments meet CQC, NICE and regulatory standards
* Contribute to quality, governance and operational planning
About You
* Strong experience in Health & Social Care referrals or service development
* Skilled in working with commissioners and MDTs
* Knowledge of supported living and complex transitions
* Excellent organisation, communication and stakeholder engagement
* Confident decision‑maker with a person‑centred approach
* Level 5 qualification desirable
* Full UK driving licence
The organisation will offer you
* Flexible working options
* Mileage and business expenses
* Ongoing learning and career development
* Supportive leadership and collaborative culture
* Opportunity to shape future service growth