Placement Officer

Placement Officer – Manchester City Council Join to apply for the Placement Officer role at Manchester City Council. Role Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for Placement Officers within the Integrated Control Room within the Manchester Local Care Organisation. You will play a key role in the identification of suitable care packages and placements. The role ensures the receipt of accurate and detailed information from community and hospital teams and uses this information to ensure the matching of resources available to the need of the citizen. You will show the Our Manchester behaviours in your attitude and work. Responsibilities Identification of suitable care packages and placements. Ensure receipt of accurate and detailed information from community and hospital teams. Match resources available to citizen needs. Deliver a centralised placement function service and act as a Single Point of Contact. Process and order all elements of individual support plans end‑to‑end. Coordinate with commissioned providers and other stakeholders, including contract monitoring and reporting. Work effectively as a member of the Brokerage Team, delivering specific areas of the Service. Qualifications Enthusiastic, resilient, conscientious, and a team player. Great organisational skills, experienced in a fast‑paced environment, able to manage and prioritise changing workloads. Good working knowledge of IT systems and confidence in daily use of a range of systems. Confident communicator, both verbal and written. Working Hours & Contract Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time Closing Date: 12 December 2025 Closing Time: 11.59pm Benefits Generous holiday allowance – Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks. A buzzing pension – You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three‑times your salary as a lump sum. Enhanced parental and carers leave – Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your newborn or support your family during critical life events. Brilliant perks – Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more. Learn and grow – We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process. A Good Employment Charter member – We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognise three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life. Up to 3 days volunteering leave – Give back to the community with three days pro‑rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits. Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people. Support During the Process Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview. Accessible Formats: Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of our careers page. This tool offers features like text‑to‑speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone. Guaranteed Assessment Scheme We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panel’s minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below: Members of the Armed Forces (members or veterans) Current or former care leavers Have a disability or long‑term condition GM Elevate Programme If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the Supporting Statement section of your application. Disability Confident Employer We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering the following support: A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work. Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice. A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability‑friendly. Contact For more information about the role or any adjustments, email jobs@manchester.gov.uk. Legal and Employment Checks In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This role is not a route for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship. Pre‑Employment Checks Proof of Right to Work: Provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK. References: Provide references from your current and previous employer(s). Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: A criminal record check may be required, depending on the role. Other Relevant Information We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Additional Information For more information about the role, please ensure that you read the role profile attached. #J-18808-Ljbffr