What's involved with this role: Job Title: Placements Officer Ref: Durham 5275198 Pay rate: £15.58 per hour PAYE Role length: Anticipated 2 - 3 months DBS requirement: An Enhanced DBS is required for this role The role: We are seeking a dedicated and organised Placements Officer on a temporary basis to support the placement of children and young people in the care of the Local Authority. This vital role involves the search, identification, and arrangement of appropriate care and/or support placements, ensuring the needs of vulnerable young people are met with compassion and efficiency. Care and support placements may include Children's residential homes, foster care, supported accommodation and supported lodgings. Key Responsibilities: Identify suitable placements for children and young people in care Liaise with internal teams and external providers to arrange and confirm placements Maintain accurate records and use relevant IT systems to manage referrals Communicate clearly and sensitively with professionals, carers, and service users Work collaboratively to ensure placements meet the individual needs and safeguarding requirements of each child What the client is looking for: Relevant experience in children’s social care, housing, placements, or a related field Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong IT and administrative skills, including the use of databases and Microsoft Office Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment A proactive and solution-focused approach How to Apply: Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. JE Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.