About the Role:
We are seeking a Placement Officer to join Wokingham Borough Council.
This role is a 3-month contract.
Requirements:
- Experience of working in Children’s Social Care or equivalent
- Must have previous children’s brokerage & placement experience
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment & the ability to work under pressure and be extremely well organised
- Experience of working in a complex multi-agency environment including working with health, voluntary and community sector, District and Borough Councils and the independent sector
- Able to respond positively and professionally to referrals by Social Workers, ensuring the quality of information enables the identification of placements that meet the child’s or young person’s assessed needs.
- Have due regard to health and safety in relation to self and children in care, whilst identifying potential placements.
- Eligible to work in the UK
Interested?
For more information on this role or to apply, get in touch with our vendor department who will arrange for a specialist consultant to get in contact with you:
0203 906 8670