Placement Officer

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Manchester seeks a Placement Officer to play a crucial role in identifying suitable care packages and ensuring accurate information from teams. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, resilient, and has strong organisational skills. This full-time position provides a variety of benefits including generous holidays and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Local government pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Learning opportunities

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, resilient, and conscientious team player.
• Good working knowledge of IT systems for data recording.
• Confident in verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Identify suitable care packages and placements.
• Ensure accurate information from community and hospital teams.
• Liaise with providers and contribute to contract monitoring.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

IT systems knowledge

Job description

About The Role

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

Closing Date: 12 December 2025

Closing Time: 11.59pm

This Role is Subject to: DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex‑Offenders and it is available upon request.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Placement Officers within the Integrated Control Room within the Manchester Local Care Organisation.

You will play a key role in the identification of suitable care packages and placements. The role ensures the receipt of accurate and detailed information from community and hospital teams and uses this information to ensure the matching of resources available to meet the needs of citizens. You will show the Our Manchester behaviours in your attitude and work.

About the Candidate

We are looking for someone that is enthusiastic, resilient, and conscientious and is a team player. Someone with great organisational skills, used to working in a fast‑paced environment and able to manage and prioritise changing workloads.

You will have a good working knowledge of IT systems and be confident in the daily use of a range of systems to ensure accurate data recording is maintained.

You will be a confident communicator both verbal and written.

The role holder will deliver a centralised placement function service and will play a key role in the identification of suitable placements/care packages, acting as a Single Point of Contact. The role holder will ensure the receipt of accurate and detailed information from teams and use this information to ensure the matching of resources available to meet the needs of citizens.

The role holder will work effectively as a member of the Brokerage Team, delivering specific areas of the Service and taking responsibility for the end-to-end processing and ordering all elements of individual support plans.

The role holder will need to liaise with and manage working relationships with commissioned providers and other stakeholders. The role will also involve contributing to contract monitoring and reporting as well as the implementation of Brokerage strategies.

About Us

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Benefits we offer

• Generous holiday allowance- Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension- You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave- Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks- Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow- We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member- We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognise three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave- Give back to the community with three days prorated of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.

Support During the Process

• Interview Adjustments Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview.
• Accessible Formats Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the “Accessibility tools” button at the top of our careers page. tool offers features like text‑to‑speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels minimum shortlisting requirement for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:

• Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans
• Current or former care leavers
• Have a disability or long-term condition

When You Join Us

• A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
• Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
• A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability‑friendly.

What we will need from you if you're successful

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

Pre-Employment Checks

If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre‑employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for.

• Proof of Right to Work: You’ll need to provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK. Please note, visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role.
• References: We’ll require references from your current and previous employer(s).
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: A criminal record check may be necessary, depending on the role.

These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve.

Other relevant information

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.

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