Days: 3 days per week

Initial Term: 12-week pilot (with potential to extend or convert subject to outcomes)

Location: UK-wide (remote with occasional travel for meetings)

Oasis Home Services is an Ofsted-registered semi-independent supported accommodation provider for young people aged 16–18. We work in close partnership with Local Authorities, social workers, personal advisers and commissioning teams to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred placements that support young people towards independence.

As part of our planned growth, we are seeking an experienced professional to support and strengthen our referrals, placements and Local Authority relationships on a temporary basis.

This role is focused on building and maintaining high-quality referral pathways, strengthening relationships with Children’s Services teams, and ensuring referrals are appropriate, timely and well-managed.

The post holder will act as a professional representative and trusted point of contact for Oasis Home Services with Local Authority placement and commissioning teams across the UK.

This role is not a sales or marketing position and is only suitable for candidates with direct experience of Children’s Services, compliance, referrals or commissioning environments.

Key Responsibilities

Referrals & Placements

• Manage and coordinate end-to-end referral processes for semi-independent placements
• Liaise directly with social workers, personal advisers, brokerage and placements teams
• Complete, review and quality-check referral forms and supporting documentation
• Ensure referrals are appropriate and aligned with Oasis’s safeguarding and support criteria
• Maintain a clear, accurate referrals pipeline and tracker

Partnerships & Commissioning Engagement

• Build and sustain professional relationships with Local Authority Children’s Services teams
• Attend virtual and in-person meetings with placement and commissioning teams as required
• Act as a consistent point of contact for referral enquiries and placement discussions
• Support engagement with frameworks and commissioning arrangements where applicable

Quality & Professional Standards

• Work closely with Oasis management and QA staff to ensure placement suitability and risk awareness
• Support feedback loops with Local Authorities regarding placement outcomes and expectations
• Uphold professional, ethical and safeguarding-focused practice at all times

Reporting & Outcomes

• Provide concise weekly updates on activity, referrals and progress
• Contribute to a 12-week review against agreed outcomes and KPIs
• Ensure systems, contacts and processes are documented and transferable

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in New Business Development and Business Development to identify, pursue, and cultivate opportunities in the children's service sector.
• Experience in Contract Negotiation and Account Management to maintain strong relationships with clients and partners and ensure compliance with agreed terms.
• Sales knowledge and the ability to adapt sales strategies to meet or exceed revenue and growth objectives.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Previous experience in social services, child welfare, or a related field is desirable.
• Proven ability to work on-site and effectively collaborate with teams to achieve targets.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Social Work, or a related field is preferred, but demonstrable experience in a similar role will be considered.
• Knowledge of the West London region’s social care landscape and local authorities is a plus.

Essential Experience (Applicants must demonstrate)

• Proven experience working with Children’s Services in one or more of the following:
• Referrals and placements
• Commissioning or brokerage teams
• Supported accommodation, semi-independent or care leaver services
• Strong understanding of:
• Care leaver pathways
• Local Authority referral and placement processes
• Experience completing and managing referral documentation
• Confident professional communicator, able to engage with social workers and commissioners
• Ability to work independently, proactively and with discretion

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with Ofsted-registered providers
• Existing relationships with Local Authority placement or commissioning teams
• Quality assurance, audit or compliance experience within Children’s Services

This Role Is Not Suitable For

• Candidates from generic sales, recruitment or marketing backgrounds
• Individuals without direct Children’s Services or Local Authority experience
• Entry-level or junior applicants

Why This Role

• Flexible, part-time (3 days per week) engagement
• Opportunity to shape referral pathways and professional relationships
• Pilot role with potential to extend or convert based on outcomes
• Values-led organisation focused on quality and safeguarding

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Email your CV to hr@oasishomeservices.co.uk
• A short statement outlining your referrals / commissioning background

Applications that do not demonstrate direct, relevant experience will not be considered.