Placements Officer

JOB TITLE: Placements officer
JOB LOCATION: Peterborough
JOB TYPE: Permanent
JOB HOURS: Mon to Fri 9am-5pm
JOB NOTES: This role is office based with occasional visits to group locations from time to time (fully expensed): any job application will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and references under Ofsted regulations


Your new company
The passion that our clients have for the work that they do is a very rare and lovely thing to see in this day and age. A private company led by an enigmatic and passionate leadership team, as the company continues to grow, they have asked us to help recruit a Placements Office for them based in their Peterborough offices.

Your new role
This job involves managing the entire referral process from initial enquiry to admission, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness through collaboration with funding authorities, external placements, and internal management teams.
Key responsibilities include planning and overseeing daily responses to referral enquiries and placement-related questions, as well as coordinating placements with both internal and external agencies. You, with the support of your leadership team, will negotiate competitive rates with placing authorities, with a focus on securing the best possible fees for the company. Additionally, it is essential to maintain current Individual Placement Agreements (IPAs) for each individual under your care. Building strong working relationships with local authority placement officers, commissioners, social workers, and their teams is also a critical aspect of the position, facilitating smoother operations and better outcomes for residents.
Additionally, the position requires managing both emergency and planned placements, ensuring that risk assessment information is included with all referrals, and maintaining a placement data collection system. Effective communication with Registered Managers and Responsible Individuals regarding potential placements is crucial, as is the development of marketing strategies that may involve visiting local authorities and stakeholders. Building strong relationships with local authority placement officers, commissioners, and social workers is essential for successful operations.

What you'll need to succeed
Our client can only consider applicants who have previously worked in social care and dealt with referral management. You'll be a wizz at paperwork and have great communication skills both in writing and in person. Knowledge of Ofsted & CQC processes are going to be critical to your success because you'll get stuck in, right from the start of your new job.

What you'll get in return
In return for a good salary and holiday entitlement, there's a benefits package which includes bonuses, private medical care, retail discounts and career development.
But most importantly, you'll know your daily 9-5 helps families that really need your help. Current employees talk about their supportive management and opportunities to continually learn and develop.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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