Placements Officer
Sandwell CC
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||Hours: 37Hrs
||Pay: £19.13 - £21.04 per hour
||Contract type: Hybrid - Temporary (Extendable)
Hybrid working with an expectation to be in the office for a minimum of 3 days per week. This may increase during busy periods when other staff are on annual leave.
Summary
* Providing an immediate response to information or situations concerning risk to vulnerable children.
* Assist in sourcing suitable placements for children in care.
* Be responsible for contacting and liaising with our internal provisions and independent providers to identify a suitable placement match
* Gathering and sharing information relating to the placing of children to support the best use of resources and support the development of tools and systems to track placement sourcing
* Work collaboratively closely with various teams to source carer availability and suitability
* Liaise with other Trust placements teams to gather local information when sourcing placements outside of Sandwell to identify any potential risk or vulnerabilities.
* Be accountable for the quality of your work and take responsibility for maintaining and improving your knowledge and skills.
* Work openly and co-operatively with colleagues in the social care teams and treat them with respect.
* Presenting evidence in different forums or information as required.
Requirements
* NVQ Level 3 or evidence of previous similar study and willingness to obtain within reasonable timescale
* Experience of Childrens placements in a social care setting
* Excellent communication skills both face to face and over the telephone
* Good IT skills
* Good team player, self-motivating, reflective and able to use own initiative
* Able to remain focused despite oppositional challenges from families.
* The ability to multitask and work under pressure
* Be adaptable and work flexibly
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Any Additional Questions please email me, i'm happy to answer any questions
Summer.Christopher@hcrg.uk.com