Referrals and Partnerships Manager


Company:	Consensus Support Services Ltd
Salary:	£42,000 to £45,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	M1
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	16 Oct 2026

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Summary

Consensus is not just a care provider – we’re a community of amazing people dedicated to inspiring and empowering people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. If you’re as passionate as we are about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, then this may be the job for you.

Role: Referrals and Partnerships Manager

Salary: £42,000 – £45,000 per annum + bonus

Location: North, National Travel

Your Role

Acting as a key point of contact for enquiries and referrals, providing a clear, consistent and professional experience throughout the referral journey.

Building and maintaining trusted relationships with commissioners, brokerage teams, care professionals and other referral partners.

Coordinating referrals and assessments, maintaining oversight of progress and supporting managers and assessors to achieve agreed timescales.

Working collaboratively with operational colleagues to understand individual needs, service suitability and any adjustments required to support a successful placement.

Supporting discussions with funding authorities and helping to ensure appropriate service proposals, agreements, contracts and transition arrangements are in place.

Maintaining a strong understanding of our existing services, vacancies, upcoming developments and potential discharge risks.

Promoting available and developing services through professional networks, conferences, exhibitions and targeted local activity.

Monitoring referral, enquiry and occupancy information to identify emerging demand, geographical gaps and opportunities for development.

Providing informed advice to operational and senior leaders on referral priorities, service fit and activity required to support occupancy.

Working flexibly with colleagues across the wider Referrals and Partnerships Team, including supporting referrals and assessments in other regional locations when required.

Our Benefits

Consensus is a certified Great Place to Work and has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women. Here’s just a small selection of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

Holiday Purchase Scheme: 25 days annual leave, plus purchase an additional two days’ annual leave each year.

Recognition & Rewards: Including long service awards and a recognition platform.

Learning & Development: Supporting your personal and professional growth with Consensus Academy.

Life Assurance: Benefit of twice your annual salary.

Wagestream: Withdraw a percentage of your wages as you earn them before payday.

Discounts: From over 150 retailers through our employee benefits platform.

Health & Wellbeing: From our Employee Assistance Programme to our Mental Health First Aiders – colleague wellbeing is a priority and we’re here to support you and your teams.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

Experience working at a management level within a social care environment.

Experience supporting people with learning disabilities.

A relevant Level 5 qualification, or equivalent experience and a strong professional track record.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.

Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple referrals, assessments and partnership activities.

Experience analysing information, identifying trends and producing meaningful reports and insights.

A sound understanding of person-centred practice, safeguarding, confidentiality, equality and diversity, and current social care requirements.

The ability to work independently, use initiative and contribute positively as part of a wider team.

A flexible approach to workload and travel, supported by a full UK driving licence.

We are proud to have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work®, and one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women in 2026. This great company culture is built on appreciation, recognition, and ensuring our colleagues have the right opportunities to flourish. We value individuality and diversity, and we know that every journey is unique. So, whatever you're looking to achieve from this next step, make this your moment to shine.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

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