Placements & Referrals Coordinator - Education & Residential
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Location: Leeds / Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office
Salary: £30,000 per annum + performance-related bonus of up to 10%
Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Working Hours: Rota basis between 8:00am and 6:00pm
About the Role
An established organisation supporting children and young people across education and residential services is looking for a highly organised and proactive Placements & Referrals Coordinator to join its Business Development team.
This is a key coordination role, acting as the link between Local Authorities, commissioners and internal operational teams. You will be responsible for reviewing referrals, identifying suitable placement opportunities, coordinating offers and ensuring information is communicated accurately and efficiently.
The successful candidate will be confident working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple referrals and deadlines while building strong professional relationships with external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and assess incoming referrals from Local Authorities, ensuring all relevant information is obtained and accurately recorded.
- Work closely with Registered Managers and Head Teachers to identify suitable placement opportunities.
- Prepare and issue detailed placement offers within agreed timescales.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date referral records, placement information and availability logs.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Local Authority commissioners, social workers and other key stakeholders.
- Monitor placement capacity and proactively anticipate future availability.
- Liaise with internal teams to support a smooth transition and onboarding process for new placements.
- Attend and contribute to regular placement meetings.
- Produce reports and provide placement and referral data when required.
- Ensure communication with stakeholders is timely, professional and accurate. xgikmsk
About You
We're looking for someone who is highly organised, commercially aware and confident communicating with a range of stakeholders.
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