Placement OfficerPlacement Officer Duration: Initially 3 months Hours: 37 hours a week Rate: £29 umbrella an hour £23 PAYE an hour Location: Wokingham &x2013; Hybrid minimum 1 day a week in the office Wokingham Borough Council are looking for Placement Officer to join their Adult Social Care Team. As a Placement Officer you will: Be responsible for sourcing placements for vulnerable adults, including those ready to be discharged from the hospital Work closely with Social Workers and care providers to negotiate fees and secure appropriate placements, all while ensuring the best outcomes for the people supported Provide duty cover, triaging and redirecting emails and responding to urgent queries Requirements Experience in a social care setting, understanding the complexities of adult care placements Experience in sourcing placements for vulnerable adults Confident in liaising with Social Workers and care providers via telephone and other channels Able to handle challenging situations and navigate complex care requirements