Placement Brokerage Officer - Northampton, United Kingdom - Seven Resourcing

Seven Resourcing

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Northampton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Seven Resourcing are looking for a temporary Placement Brokerage Officer to work in Northampton.

This position is initially for a period of 3 months and is paying £22.09 per hour (paid to you via an umbrella company).

The working hours are Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm.

Key Responsibilities:

The Placement Brokerage Officer will undertake all tasks in relation to the brokerage of Placements for Northamptonshire's Looked After Children taking all referrals for children requiring placement requests and identifying the best match available to them taking into consideration the child's needs & making the best use of resources available.
To work as a category specialist developing key knowledge and understanding in relation to a specific area of the market enabling placements that require these services to be commissioned effectively
To ensure that financial processes within the authority are adhered to and that the necessary agreements for allocation of resources is in place for each placement identified.
To support the QA element of the team's work reviewing placement requests and supporting colleagues in Social Care to complete these ensuring this is done in a timely manner and with a view to ensuring that all relevant information is gathered and shared with providers to help them make an informed decision about their ability to provide a service to the young person.
To ensure all documentation regarding placement requests internal and external is completed and circulated as necessary. This includes internal placement offers, notifications of placement, financial & contractual agreements, LAC paperwork and CareFirst updates. This includes ensuring that providers have received all relevant LAC documentation.
Undertake reviews of Individual placement agreements in accordance with the agreed time frame ensuring services remain responsive to the needs of the child and that available resources are used effectively. Where these require amendment the Brokerage Officer will need to ensure this is completed and circulated in a timely way.
To attend panels and case planning / review meetings as required & agreed by the Senior Placement Brokerage Officer contributing to the case management and review process.
To undertake lead liaison role with identified Social Work teams or equivalent establish and sustain a team liaison with social work teams and other internal colleagues, offering support and guidance on team function and process & raising with the Senior Placement Brokerage

Applicant Requirements:

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Qualifications: N/A.

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Experience: 2+ years working within a similar role.
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Compliance: Current DBS check and references covering the last 3 years.
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Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.

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Hours: 37.5 hours p/w.

Working with Seven Social Care:

We have been helping social care professionals find exciting new roles for almost a decade, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities.

We operate across the UK, and, with over 300 five-star reviews, multiple awards and amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.

INDSAM

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract

Contract length: 3 months

Pay:
£22.09 per hour

Schedule: