Placements Officer - Dorset, United Kingdom - Venn Group

Venn Group
Venn Group
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Dorset, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Placements Officer

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A position has arisen for an
Placements within a prestigious local authority in
the South West to work alongside and make a difference within their Child Services team.


Location:
South West - Remote


Duration: 3 months initially


Rate:
£20 per hour Umbrella


IR35 Status:
Inside


Duties & Responsibilities:


  • Receive and screen referrals, understanding a child's needs and the availability of resources to meet these, liaising with other colleagues, partners and external placement providers to ensure detailed assessment, matching and prioritising.
  • Work professionally and develop positive relationships with internal colleagues and external placement providers on a daily basis
  • Chair and attend professionals meetings regarding children's placements
  • Ensure that care placements comply with the required national standards and appropriate regulatory bodies
  • Implement procedures to contribute to the effective delivery of the Placements Service, ensuring systems are in place to manage service performance and identify and report risks to the Placements Manager in a timely manner

Essential Experience:


  • Knowledge of placements and brokerage proceedings
  • Experience with children services legislation and practices
This position is an excellent opportunity to make a positive change within a local authority while furthering your own management skills and knowledge of child services
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