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Placement Officer

Service Care Solutions - Social Work
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Bristol, City of Bristol BS6 5EX

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Placement Officer position is located in Bristol and is an initial 4-month full-time contract with a workload of 37 hours per week.
  • The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £16 umbrella per hour, or £13 PAYE.
  • Candidates must have either a relevant level 3 qualification or equivalent knowledge gained through relevant experience.
  • Key responsibilities include sourcing care packages for children, managing referrals, overseeing placement searches, and preparing reports for approval.
  • A good understanding of specialist services for children is essential for this role.

Placement Officer

Location: BristolContract: Initial 4-month contract, Full-Time (37 hours per week)Hourly Rate: £16 Umbrella per hour (£13 PAYE)

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Placement Officer on an initial 4-month contract, based in Bristol. This is a full-time role (37 hours per week) offering a competitive hourly rate of £16 umbrella per hour.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Source and negotiate suitable care packages for children that meet their needs while ensuring value for money.
  • Manage a busy workload, including handling the duty desk and prioritising new referrals effectively.
  • Oversee a caseload of placement searches, ensuring placements are found and confirmed in a timely manner.
  • Prepare and present reports and options appraisals to the Head of Service and Service Director for placement approval.
  • Maintain accurate case records and ensure administrative tasks comply with departmental policies and procedures.
  • Review and evaluate referrals to ensure they meet quality standards, providing feedback and challenges when necessary to secure well-matched placements.

Essential Requirements:

  • EITHER: A relevant level 3 qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, BTEC, or relevant A-levels)
  • OR: Equivalent knowledge gained through relevant experience.
  • A good understanding of the types of specialist services available for children and how these services impact placement decisions.

Additional Information:This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a difference in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are highly organised, have strong attention to detail, and are committed to delivering quality placements, we want to hear from you!To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.