Placements Officer – Adults
We have a great opportunity for a Placements Officer – Adults with the Commissioning team on a full‑time, permanent basis.
At Bracknell Forest Council we pride ourselves on being a stable and well‑managed council that supports employees’ growth and work‑life balance through flexible working arrangements, including remote working and work‑from‑home options.
About You
You are a confident and organised professional with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You are comfortable problem‑solving, offering practical solutions and working effectively under pressure to meet challenging deadlines.
You can manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records and collaborate with colleagues and external providers. You have a strong focus on quality, attention to detail and are committed to ensuring person‑centred, compliant care arrangements.
About the Team
We are a small, supportive team that works closely with Adult Social Care to deliver a high‑quality placements service. Collaboration, open communication, shared problem‑solving and mutual support are at the heart of our work.
Key Responsibilities
* Process and respond to referrals for support from care teams, providing options within agreed framework deadlines.
* Build relationships and knowledge of providers and services as part of the sourcing process.
* Quality‑assure referrals to ensure they are person‑centred and Care Act compliant.
* Record service lines in the Adult Social Care system so providers are paid and individuals are charged correctly.
* Cover the duty role during periods of pressure.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the option to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
* Hybrid working arrangements.
* Paid employee volunteering scheme.
* Local government pension scheme with life insurance cover.
* Recognition of continuous service within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits.
* Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Inclusive social working environment with staff networks and a sports and social club.
Values
Our core values – inclusiveness, ambition, continuous learning – guide our work and our service to residents and communities.
Reasonable Adjustments
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please contact us. We will support you throughout the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunities
Bracknell Forest Council welcomes applications from all segments of the community. All successful candidates will undergo a DBS check.
Applicants must currently reside in the UK. Sponsorship will only be offered where eligibility and budget allow.
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