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:
1. EITHER: A relevant level 3 qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, BTEC, or relevant A-levels)
2. OR: Equivalent knowledge gaine...