Placements Officer – Child Welfare Placements

Hurst Green; Brierley Hill; Sur place; GBP 33 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dudley Council is seeking Social Care Placements Officers to secure, coordinate and monitor placements for children in care. You will work closely with social workers, providers and partner agencies to ensure placements are safe, suitable, cost-effective and responsive to the assessed needs of children and young people.

You will have experience in social care, commissioning or placement finding, with strong negotiation skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in social care, commissioning, placement finding or related setting.
• Evidence of strong negotiation skills and effective decision-making.
• Experience in fast-paced environments and ability to adapt quickly.

Responsabilités

• Secure, coordinate and monitor placements for children in care.
• Work closely with social workers, providers and partner agencies to ensure placements are safe, suitable and cost-effective.

Connaissances

Social care experience

Negotiation skills

Coordination

Description du poste

Dudley Council is seeking Social Care Placements Officers to secure, coordinate and monitor placements for children in care. You will work closely with social workers, providers and partner agencies to ensure placements are safe, suitable, cost-effective and responsive to the assessed needs of children and young people.

You will have experience in social care, commissioning or placement finding, with strong negotiation skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.