Senior Placement Officer, Children's Services

Cheshire East Council; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking a Senior Placement Officer for its Children's Services Commissioning and Placements team. You will work with social workers, providers and partner agencies to secure high-quality placements that meet each child or young person's needs.

The role supports stable placements, drives value for money, and contributes to service improvement across Cheshire East. You will collaborate with colleagues to respond to changing needs and develop creative solutions for

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with social workers, providers and partner agencies to identify and secure suitable placements.
• Ensure placements meet the individual needs of children and young people.
• Contribute to delivering effective placement solutions and value for money while maintaining high quality.

Job description

Cheshire East Council is seeking a Senior Placement Officer for its Children's Services Commissioning and Placements team. You will work with social workers, providers and partner agencies to secure high-quality placements that meet each child or young person's needs.

The role supports stable placements, drives value for money, and contributes to service improvement across Cheshire East. You will collaborate with colleagues to respond to changing needs and develop creative solutions for