Children's Placement Officer

3 days ago


Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom Hampshire County Council Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated individual to join our Placement Commissioning Team as a Placement Officer. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in identifying and securing placements for children and young people in need of foster care, residential care, and other forms of support.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work closely with our Social Work team colleagues, foster carers, and external organizations to broker placements that meet the care planning requirements of Hampshire children.
  • Identify and secure placements outside of core business hours, including emergency requests received via the Out of Hours Service.
  • Support planned work within the Placement Commissioning Team for ongoing placement searches.
  • Engage with foster carers via welfare calls for those placed in emergency placements.
Requirements
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Contact Information

For more information about this role, please contact us at [insert contact information].



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