Unqualified Senior Broker

Civic Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking an Unqualified Senior Broker to deliver a high-quality Placements Service for children in care, ensuring placement stability and meeting the emotional, educational, cultural, and health needs of children. The post-holder supports foster carers, young people and families to maximise placement viability and prevent breakdowns.

Work will be 36 hours per week with a hybrid pattern of 2–3 days remote and 2–3 days in the office, depending on need.

Qualifications

• Experience working with foster carers to support placement stability.
• Experience interpreting data from complex databases for service planning.
• Experience working independently, prioritising workloads and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Work proactively within the Placements Team to secure suitable placements for all children and monitor referrals and use of Independent Fostering Agencies.
• Track all referrals, placement moves and endings; ensure high-quality management information for service planning.
• Deliver a responsive, efficient referral and placement process in collaboration with the Fostering Service, ensuring children’s views are considered.

Skills

Foster carers

Data interpretation

Independent working

Education

Social work qualification

Tools

Database systems

Job description

Southwark, United Kingdom | Posted on 06/07/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company levers its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

16 months contract with a local authority

Summary

• The Unqualified Senior Broker is tasked with delivering a high-quality, flexible Placements Service to enhance placement choice, stability, and outcomes for children in care. This role is crucial in ensuring that social workers, foster carers, and children receive efficient support during placement identification. The officer contributes to value-for-money decisions and sources placements that meet the emotional, educational, cultural, and health needs of children. Additionally, the post-holder provides tailored practical support packages to foster carers, young people, and families to maximize placement viability and prevent breakdowns.

Responsibilities

• Work proactively within the Placements Team to secure suitable placements for all children, monitoring referral patterns and the use of Independent Fostering Agencies.
• Track all referrals, placement moves, and endings; ensure high-quality management information for service planning.
• Deliver a responsive, efficient referral and placement process in collaboration with the Fostering Service, ensuring children’s views are considered.

Requirements

• Experience working with foster carers and supporting the development of placement stability.
• Experience interpreting data from complex databases for service planning and management.
• Experience working independently, prioritising workloads, and meeting deadlines.

Essential Qualifications

• Recognized social work qualification or equivalent childcare-related qualification.

Additional Information

• Working hours: 36 hours per week
• 2- 3 days remote and 2-3 days office depending on need, 5 days / week total
• Enhanced DBS Check required.
• The role closes on 13th July 2026.