Senior Placement Officer (SEND)

Cheshire East Council; Crewe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire East Council in Crewe, Cheshire is seeking a Senior Placement Officer (SEND) to join our new dedicated children's commissioning and placements service. This permanent, full-time role sits within the Children & Families area and offers a clear pathway to shape strategic commissioning for children and young people.

You'll work with partners across local government and health to improve placements and outcomes for SEND families, bringing experience from commissioning environments and a

Job description

Senior Placement Officer (SEND)

Employer
Cheshire East Council

Location
Crewe, Cheshire

Salary
£35,412 - £39,152 per annum

Closing date
23 Aug 2026

Job Sector
Learning Disabilities and Autism

Job Role
Commissioning & Procurement

Contract Type
Permanent

Hours
Full Time

Area
Children & Families

Organisation Type
Local Authority

Job Details

At Cheshire East, we're on an exciting improvement journey across children's services, and commissioning is at the heart of delivering better outcomes for children, young people and families.

We're creating a new, dedicated children's commissioning and placements service designed specifically to meet the needs of children and young people across Cheshire East. This is a unique opportunity to join a newly established, forward-thinking and ambitious team and help shape the future of children's commissioning from the ground up.

Whether your experience comes from local government, the NHS or another commissioning environment, you'll be joining a team that values collaboration, innovation and fresh thinking, with a shared commitment to improving lives.

Company

We're recruiting to roles across children's services

Join us and together we can make a difference

With strong investment, renewed energy and a clear sense of purpose across our services, we're reimagining how we support children, young people and families in Cheshire East.

Together, we're building something special - a service that is ambitious for our children, relational and built to last.

To help bring that vision to life, we're now seeking exceptional Heads of Service across a range of roles.

We're looking for senior leaders who want to make a meaningful, lasting impact and help shape what comes next for a generation.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape strategic direction and to play a pivotal role in the next chapter for children and families in Cheshire East.