Placement Support Officer
Location: South East England
Full-time role

Myn is recruiting on behalf of our long-term client in the South East of England for a Placement Support Officer. This is an exciting and impactful role focused on supporting vulnerable children and young people, including those with disabilities, by securing high-quality placements that improve their outcomes.

Main Responsibilities

Assist in sourcing, monitoring, and quality assuring placements for children and young people up to the age of 18.
Research and provide market information to optimise the services offered for children, young people, and families.
Work closely with social workers, foster care providers, and other relevant partners to ensure high-quality care.
Manage emergency and long-term placements, often under time-sensitive and high-pressure conditions.
Assist with Childrens Contract Commissioning, ensuring cost-effective and customer-focused care contracts.

Key Duties

Source placements tailored to the individual needs of children and young people, ensuring value for money.
Support placement processes for foster care, residential care, and special educational needs placements.
Monitor performance and compliance of service providers in collaboration with senior managers.
Maintain accurate placement records, ensuring all contractual requirements are met and reported on.
Build strong relationships with providers, statutory bodies (e.g., OFSTED), and colleagues across services.
Act as a point of advice for staff regarding placement procedures and resources.

What We're Looking For

Experience in social care or children's services, ideally in placement management or commissioning.
Ability to manage a caseload in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong negotiation skills and a good eye for detail when monitoring contracts.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage with various stakeholders.
A passion for improving the outcomes of children and young people.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, multi-agency environment and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.

Apply today to be a part of this rewarding journey!