Assessment and Placement Specialist

4 days ago


Enfield Town, Greater London, United Kingdom Brackenberry Full time

We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as a Placements & Assessment Officer on a 3-month contract, which may be extended by the client. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of £20.58 - £25.49.

About the Role

In this position, you will work closely with a Local Authority in Enfield to ensure Quality Assurance (QA) visits to all residential and semi-independent resources where a looked-after child is placed. You will critically evaluate the provision against Ofsted evaluation reports and provide a quarterly report to senior stakeholders.

The successful candidate will possess excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing demands, respond to emergency situations, and manage their workload effectively.

Responsibilities:

  1. To ensure that QA visits are conducted to all residential and semi-independent resources prior to placement or within agreed timescales.
  2. To collate and analyse assessments information to produce a quarterly report for senior stakeholders.
  3. To maintain robust management information in terms of quality, quantity, and cost.
  4. To match placements to children's needs through evidence-based practice, relevant guidance, and legislative framework principles.
Skills and Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Knowledge of the range of complex needs of Looked After Children and an understanding of the most appropriate interventions to meet those needs.
  • Experience in partnership working with statutory sector partners.
  • An enhanced DBS is required for this role.

Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK and be available to start immediately or at short notice.



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