OFSTEAD Placements & Referrals Coordinator
| Company: | Brook Street |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 to £30,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | B68 0DY |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 29 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 29 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Placements & Referrals Coordinator
Hybrid Working | £30,000 + Bonus up to 10% | Permanent | 37.5 Hours
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Placements & Referrals Coordinator to join a leading Education & Residential provider.
Working alongside Local Authorities, Registered Managers and Head Teachers, you will manage referrals, coordinate placements and ensure children and young people are matched with appropriate services.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and assess referrals from Local Authorities.
- Coordinate placement opportunities across services.
- Prepare and issue placement offers.
- Maintain accurate records and referral databases.
- Build strong relationships with Commissioners and Social Workers.
- Monitor placement capacity and occupancy levels.
- Support placement transitions and onboarding processes.
- Produce reports and attend placement meetings.
Requirements
- Experience within placements, referrals, admissions or commissioning.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience within Children's Services, Social Care, Residential Care, SEND Education or Fostering would be highly advantageous.
Benefits
- £30,000 salary
- Up to 10% performance bonus
- Hybrid working
- Blue Light Card
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Referral bonuses up to £2,500
- Ongoing training and career development
Apply now to join a growing organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and young people.
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