Placement support Worker

Placement Support Worker - Project management

• Contract Type: Temporary, Full-time Hybrid
• Location: Barnsley S70
• Daily Rate: £250

We are seeking a dedicated Placement Support Worker to join our team on a temporary basis. This role is crucial in supporting the placement team to identify and maintain suitable placements for children and young people coming into the care of the local authority. The ideal candidate will have experience in children's services or a related field, with a strong focus on administrative support or direct work with children and families.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Identify suitable placements to meet assessed needs in consultation with other internal stakeholders and managers.
• Support and maintain the development and updating of systems for the compilation of statistical data.
• Assist in the contract completion process, ensuring compliance and monitoring in respect of independent fostering and residential placements.
• Support the payment process for independent providers to ensure prompt and accurate payments.
• Contribute to the accreditation process of independent placement providers as part of the agency’s obligations to the White Rose Regional consortium.
• Conduct user satisfaction surveys to inform future placement planning.
• Establish and maintain links with independent service providers across the Borough.
• Attend meetings as required and undertake any identified actions.
• Provide support to the outcomes of any relevant panels which may be identified for the support of children’s placements.
• Provide information from the databases to assist with internal reports, external enquiries, and other appropriate data requests.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in delivering either administrative support to children's services or direct work with children and families such as family support work or youth work.
• Demonstrable experience of working with digital payment or performance systems.
• Proficiency in using computer-based systems such as Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Care Planning regulations and particularly the recent amendments regarding out of authority placements.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Access to a dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support.
• Secure and easy-to-use online timesheet system.
• Self-service portal for managing holiday requests, payslips, and other employment documents.
• Access to free training, discount clubs, healthcare options, and Reed rewards.
• Inclusion in pension schemes, paid holiday schemes, and maternity benefits.
• Opportunities to work with leading UK employers including local authorities, the NHS, and local SMEs.

To apply for this Placement Support Worker position, please submit your CV today!