We are working closely alongside a LocalAuthority in Enfield to assist withthe appointment of a PlacementsOfficer on a2monthcontract likely to be extended at clientsdiscretion. Please apply with your CV for immediateconsideration.
Rate ofPay: 18.95 23.39 perhour
Hours Per Week:16.00
Responsibilities:
* To develop and maintain a work programme thatensures the appropriate tasks and processes are completed to agreedtimescales and standards
* To assist in thedesign and implementation ofworking systems electronic and otherinformation flows.
* To participate in corporategroups where appropriate representing the Access to Resources Teamas agreed.
* To ensure that the Councilsfinancial policies are implemented and that financial arrangementsare adhered to.
* To play a key role insafeguarding the external placements budget by directingoperational social work staff on the most cost effective placementoptions
* To contribute to the development of ateam plan and associated monitoring and reviewing processes.
Qualification& Experience:
* Knowledge of the range of complex needs ofLooked After Children and an understanding of the most appropriateinterventions to meet those needs
* Excellentorganisational skills including the ability to manage competingdemands respond to emergency situations and manage your workloadeffectively
* Experience in partnership workingwith statutory sector partners
* Experience incontract monitoring and performancemanagement
* Experience of market management andworking with external providers
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately orat a short notice.
* You should have right towork in U.K
* This role requires anenhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltdis acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Weare committed to equality in the workplace and is an equalopportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles aretemporary though assignments can be and often are extended byclients on a longer term basis and can sometimes becomepermanent.
Important: We will interpretyour application as being permission to submit your CV to this role(with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to thecontrary. Your DBS must be either through us or beaccompanied by a subscription to the DBS updatingservice.
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