Senior Placements Lead - Adoption & Family Finding (Hybrid)

CoramBAAF; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

PACT is seeking a Senior Placements Officer in Reading to provide the family finding service for approved adopters and to manage the Placement Officer(s), supporting induction and development of the team.

You will work with potential adopters and social workers to create and follow links with external agencies, promote the adoption service, and mentor colleagues. This is a part-time role with hybrid working and a minimum of one day per week in the Reading office.

Qualifications

• Have demonstrable experience gained within a family finding role with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the role of an adopter or foster carer in caring for children.
• Have experience of leading and motivating a small team to maintain a high standard of customer service and achieve set targets.
• Have experience of working in partnership with relevant statutory and voluntary groups, partners, and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with potential adopters to enable them to find a suitable match, for example by supporting them at profile events.
• Work with social workers and approved adopters in creating and following up links with external agencies.
• Promote PACT’s adoption service by raising local awareness through networking opportunities, including working closely with partner agencies and local authorities.
• Act as a guide and mentor to direct reports with escalated queries.

Skills

Family finding experience

Team leadership

Partnership work

Job description

PACT is seeking a Senior Placements Officer in Reading to provide the family finding service for approved adopters and to manage the Placement Officer(s), supporting induction and development of the team.

You will work with potential adopters and social workers to create and follow links with external agencies, promote the adoption service, and mentor colleagues. This is a part-time role with hybrid working and a minimum of one day per week in the Reading office.