Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people?
Do you have experience in child welfare or social work, with a focus on placements and commissioning?
Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills?
If "YES", please keep reading.
As a Children's Placements Coordinator, you will play a vital role in identifying, commissioning, monitoring, and reviewing placements that meet the needs of children and young people. You will work collaboratively with multi-agency teams, ensure compliance with regulations, and contribute to the development of placement services.
Role: Placement Coordinator
Pay rate: £21.47 ph
Location: Civic Offices, Angel St, Bridgend, CF31 4WB
Job type: Full time, 37 hours a week, Mon - Fri
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in multi-agency placement panels and progress placement searches.
- Commission, monitor, and review placements, ensuring robust contracts are in place.
- Contribute to service development, including database maintenance, pre-service checks, and contract negotiation.
- Provide consultancy services to teams, offering expertise and guidance.
- Undertake supervisory responsibilities and support the Children's Commissioning and Sufficiency Lead.
- Monitor service quality, investigate performance issues, and liaise with the Complaints Officer.
- Provide regular reports on placements and represent the organisation in relevant forums.
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date placement information is recorded.
- Manage and pay invoices for commissioned placements and services.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Experience in children's placements or social work
- Knowledge of child welfare regulations and best practices
- Strong organisational and communication skills
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development
- Meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of children and young people
If you are interested, please apply now!!
Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
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