Placements Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Chorley, United Kingdom Family care group Full time

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people? Do you have experience in children's services and strong communication and organizational skills? Family Care Group is seeking a dedicated Placements Coordinator to play a pivotal role in ensuring children and young people have access to safe and supportive residential and educational services.


About the Role

As a Placements Coordinator, you'll contribute to a first-class service, working closely with local authorities, social workers, caseworkers, children's homes, and educational institutions. You'll manage and coordinate referrals efficiently, ensuring each child is placed in an environment that best meets their needs. Your role is essential in maximizing opportunities for safe placements, supporting the Residential Operations Manager, Registered Managers, Head Teachers, and other team members.


Key Responsibilities
  • Referral Management: Handle initial referrals from local authorities, identifying and coordinating appropriate placements in residential and educational settings.
  • Information Management: Maintain and update information systems, ensuring all records on children's placements are current and accurate.
  • Liaison & Communication: Act as the primary liaison with local authorities, social workers, and educational professionals, ensuring all referrals are managed with professionalism and sensitivity.
  • Administrative Support: Oversee documentation and contractual requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Data Monitoring: Produce reports on referral trends, supporting continuous service improvement and informing senior management.
  • Service Promotion: Represent and market Family Care services to local authorities, helping expand our network and increase placement opportunities.


What We're Looking For
  • Minimum 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English (or equivalent)
  • Experience in children's services (excluding nursery settings)
  • Knowledge of safeguarding and statutory regulations applicable to fostering, residential homes, and education

Skills & Attributes

  • Strong IT and data management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Decision-making ability under pressure
  • Strong negotiation skills and attention to detail

Other Requirements

  • Full driving license
  • Commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children
  • Flexibility and willingness to develop professionally

Benefits

  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Access to Paycare and Employee Assistance Programme
  • Contributory Pension
  • Long Service Rewards
  • Hybrid Working
  • Sick pay after the qualifying period


Why Join Us?

Family Care Group is committed to supporting every child and young person in our care, providing an inclusive, nurturing, and safe environment. As part of our team, you'll be encouraged to grow professionally, with access to regular training and development. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference, helping to shape better futures for vulnerable young people.

  • If you are proactive, compassionate, and ready to be part of a team dedicated to positive change, apply today to join Family Care Group as our next Placements Coordinator..




Family Care is committed to safeguarding and always promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects the post holder to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we select the suitable candidates. 


All offers of employment are subject to safeguarding checks, both an Enhanced DBS check and comprehensive references will be carried out. We are permitted to ask whether an applicant has any convictions, cautions or reprimands or final warnings (spent or otherwise) under the current guidance, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) Order 1975. Please note that disclosure of a criminal background will not debar you from employment. 

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