We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Birmingham to assist with the appointment of a Placements Officer, on a 2-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £15.34 - £19.96 per hour

Summary:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Placements Team, supporting children and young people by identifying and coordinating suitable placements that meet their needs and deliver positive outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and secure appropriate placements for children and young people
• Work closely with social workers, carers, and external agencies
• Provide professional advice on placement options
• Maintain accurate records and reports using IT systems

Qualifications:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
• NVQ Level 3 / OCF Level 3 in Caring for Children & Young People (or equivalent qualification)

Essentials:

• Experience working in social care settings (e.g., social work, fostering, residential care, or with children and families)
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and meeting deadlines
• Experience in a customer-focused role
• Experience using IT systems (e.g., email, Word, Excel, client databases)
• Experience of duty work / handling urgent cases (desirable but important)

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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