Service Care Solutions
Placement Support Officer
Job Location
Worsbrough Common, United Kingdom
Job Description
Job Title: Children's Placement Officer
Location: Barnsley
Contract Type: Fixed-term (6 months)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable children and ensuring they receive the care and environment they deserve?
We are looking for a Compassionate and Organised Children's Placement Officer to join our team on a 6-month cover contract. In this rewarding role, you will play a key part in coordinating placements for children in care, ensuring their emotional and physical well-being are prioritised within a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate Placement Arrangements: Work with social workers, foster care providers, residential homes, and other service providers to identify and arrange appropriate placements for children in care.
Ensure Well-being: Advocate for the well-being of children by ensuring that placements are in line with their individual needs, preferences, and best interests.
Collaboration: Liaise with key stakeholders, including social workers, foster carers, residential homes, and service providers to create a cohesive approach to each child's care.
Record Keeping & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of placements, ensuring that all paperwork and legal requirements are met and up-to-date.
Problem-Solving: Address any challenges or issues that may arise with placements and provide solutions to ensure continuity of care.What We Are Looking For:
Experience: Prior experience in children's services, social work, or a related field is highly desirable.
Compassion & Empathy: You should be dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children and supporting them through their care journey.
Organisational Skills: Strong time management and organisational skills are essential to manage the complexity of placements and multiple stakeholders.
Communication: Excellent communication skills to liaise with a range of professionals and ensure placements are managed effectively.
Problem-solving Ability: A proactive approach to overcoming challenges and ensuring the best possible outcomes for children.Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children in care, working in a supportive and collaborative team. In return for your dedication, we offer a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to a vital service in the community.
Contact Emily @ Service Care on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Benefits of working for Emily @ Service Care Solutions:
A specialist, dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact
Exceptional referral bonuses
An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
Frequent notifications for upcoming opportunities via text and email
DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge.
Note: Do you know someone who is looking for work in this field? If so, please pass these details on to them. If we are able to place them into work such as this, lasting over 13 weeks, we will happily pay you a £250 referral bonus
Location: Worsbrough Common, GB
Posted Date: 11/26/2024
Location: Barnsley
Contract Type: Fixed-term (6 months)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable children and ensuring they receive the care and environment they deserve?
We are looking for a Compassionate and Organised Children's Placement Officer to join our team on a 6-month cover contract. In this rewarding role, you will play a key part in coordinating placements for children in care, ensuring their emotional and physical well-being are prioritised within a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate Placement Arrangements: Work with social workers, foster care providers, residential homes, and other service providers to identify and arrange appropriate placements for children in care.
Ensure Well-being: Advocate for the well-being of children by ensuring that placements are in line with their individual needs, preferences, and best interests.
Collaboration: Liaise with key stakeholders, including social workers, foster carers, residential homes, and service providers to create a cohesive approach to each child's care.
Record Keeping & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of placements, ensuring that all paperwork and legal requirements are met and up-to-date.
Problem-Solving: Address any challenges or issues that may arise with placements and provide solutions to ensure continuity of care.What We Are Looking For:
Experience: Prior experience in children's services, social work, or a related field is highly desirable.
Compassion & Empathy: You should be dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children and supporting them through their care journey.
Organisational Skills: Strong time management and organisational skills are essential to manage the complexity of placements and multiple stakeholders.
Communication: Excellent communication skills to liaise with a range of professionals and ensure placements are managed effectively.
Problem-solving Ability: A proactive approach to overcoming challenges and ensuring the best possible outcomes for children.Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children in care, working in a supportive and collaborative team. In return for your dedication, we offer a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to a vital service in the community.
Contact Emily @ Service Care on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Benefits of working for Emily @ Service Care Solutions:
A specialist, dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact
Exceptional referral bonuses
An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
Frequent notifications for upcoming opportunities via text and email
DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge.
Note: Do you know someone who is looking for work in this field? If so, please pass these details on to them. If we are able to place them into work such as this, lasting over 13 weeks, we will happily pay you a £250 referral bonus
Location: Worsbrough Common, GB
Posted Date: 11/26/2024
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