Post title: Commissioning and Placement Support Officer x2
Post number: SS.73959
Salary: £26,403 - £27,254 per year
Directorate/department: Social Services
Closing date: 11.45pm, 11 November 2025
Apply online now for post SS.73959
Responsibilities
* Work alongside the Operational Commissioning Officer to identify and secure placements that enable children to achieve their goals and aspirations.
* Maintain accurate records and support the commissioning process, always prioritising the needs and voices of children.
* Build positive relationships with providers, families, and colleagues to ensure every child receives the right support at the right time.
* Contribute to team meetings and service improvements, using feedback from children and young people to shape better outcomes.
Qualifications
* A good standard of education and strong IT, numeracy, and organisational skills.
* Experience in customer service and relationship building.
* The ability to work flexibly, accurately, and at pace.
* A commitment to equality, inclusion, and listening to children's voices.
This role requires a DBS check and a commitment to safeguarding.
Safeguarding
Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding.
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