Placement Officer
Service Care Solutions is currently recruiting for a Placement Officer in Kensington and Chelsea.
The Placement Officer will work in a small team serving 2 councils, sourcing private and voluntary placements for children & young people aged 0-25, in a range of settings including foster care, residential children's homes, residential family assessment centres, and semi-independent living accommodation.
Pay Rate: £161.29 per day / £205.05 ltd (umbrella)
Main Responsibilities:
* Assist the team and managers to manage the children's placement budget and meet performance targets relating to the placement of LAC, utilising management information as required.
* Maintain IT (Mosaic) databases and be proficient in the use of ‘Word' applications.
* Undertake quality assurance (QA) of placements (via virtual and in-person) and complete written reports to evidence QA findings of residential, fostering, and semi-independent provisions that offer value for money.
* Take responsibility for financial management, including savings delivery; ensure placements provide value for money; and ensure efficient use of resources.
Requirements:
* Enhanced DBS
* Experience in a similar role
* Educated to degree level or equivalent evidence of continuing professional development
If you are interested in the Placement Officer role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Emma at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or email emma.petricco@servicecare.org.uk.
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