Placements Officer - Fostering Placement Team

Seven Social Care are currently recruiting for a Placements Officer to start a new role on the Fostering Placement Team in Durham.

You will be part of the Home Finder Team and will work with social workers and their teams to identify care providers for children and young people who need to be looked after by the Local Authority.

Pay: £18.37

This is a hybrid role offering home and office-based working.

Responsibilities

• Providing an effective and timely response to all requests for placements for children and young people.
• Ensuring a professional and approachable manner, in person and via telephone and email communication
• Working effectively in partnership with all other areas of the service
• Ability to gather and analyse information effectively and efficiently
• Approaching independent providers enthusiastically and proactively to maximise placement choice and placement stability for children and young people

Applicant Requirements:

• Experience: Substantial experience in a relevant role.
• Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject e.g. business administration, health and social care, or equivalent.
• Compliance: Enhanced Adults and Childrens DBS, Right to Work in the
• UKHours: 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• Travel: Full UK driving license and access to a car

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