Placements Officer

7 months ago


Walsall, United Kingdom Ikon Fostering Full time

Ikon Fostering is an Independent Fostering Agency based in Walsall, West Midlands.

We are currently looking to recruit a Placements Officer to expand the workforce of our ever-growing agency.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers and computers
- Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise work
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to work under pressure and handle changing priorities
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task
- Childcare qualification or experience preferable

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Reading through children’s referrals and matching to foster carers
- Updating spreadsheets
- Visiting foster carers and building good working relationships with them
- Building good relationships with the local authorities
- Completing trainings within the agency which will promote better understanding of PACE model
- Attending Ikon events throughout the year

At all times, the post holder must:

- Maintain positive relations with partner agencies
- Conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times
- Take account of the principles and provisions of children's and other relevant legislation, regulations and guidance and all relevant organisational policies and procedures
- Consider the safety and wellbeing of children and young people whilst in the immediate care of the worker.
- Planning and implementing day to day procedures, routines & activities of Ikon Fostering as required.
- Attending any training provided by Ikon Fostering.

Working 37 hours per week, Ikon Fostering is an Independent Fostering Agency, and is offering the role of a Placements Officer within the Placements Team.

A highly motivated individual with good inter-personal skills and an interest and commitment to working in a fast paced, child-centred environment.

The applicant will be responsible for delivering a 1st class customer service when dealing with foster carers, local authorities, and staff team by ensuring that all referrals of children are responded to efficiently and timely, with a strong drive for maximising opportunities for securing safe placements.

**Personal Attributes**:

- Be honest and trustworthy
- Be respectful
- Respect Confidentiality
- Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Be flexible
- Demonstrate sound work ethics
- Time management skills

Whilst there is a need for differentiation of roles and levels of responsibility, for example, between staff and managers, we strongly believe in the principle that we all pull together and, as necessary, turn our hand to getting jobs done which are not normally within our remit.

**Job Type**: Initial 12 Month Maternity cover

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £21,000.00-£22,000.00 per year
- Benefits: Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: £21,000.00-£22,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Walsall: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person


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