<div><h3>Placement Officer – Shared Lives Service</h3><p>Wirral Council offers an inspiring environment to grow your career by supporting individuals to live independently within a family‑based care environment.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Recruit, assess and train new Shared Lives carers.</li><li>Match individuals to suitable placements, completing risk assessments and supporting introductions.</li><li>Develop outcome-focused care and support plans.</li><li>Provide ongoing supervision, advice and support to carers.</li><li>Monitor placements to ensure quality, compliance and positive outcomes.</li><li>Maintain accurate records, reports and reviews in line with procedures.</li><li>Work collaboratively with stakeholders and respond to feedback or concerns.</li><li>Contribute to the ongoing development of the service.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards).</li><li>Experience within a social care setting.</li><li>Strong communication, organisational and report‑writing skills.</li><li>Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality and relevant legislation.</li><li>The ability to manage workloads, meet deadlines and build positive relationships.</li><li>Experience within a Shared Lives or similar setting is desirable.</li></ul><h3>Benefits</h3><p>We offer a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, enrolment into the local government pension scheme, immediate life cover and ill‑health protection, a flexible work approach, hybrid working, family‑friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days plus public holidays.</p><h3>Equal Opportunity</h3><p>We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Candidates must have an existing right to work in the UK before commencing employment. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available for this post. Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.</p></div>