What's involved with this role: JOB TITLE: Placements Officer / Homefinder Officer - Children's Social Care REF: Durham 5274720 Pay rate: £15.58 per hour PAYE Contract Type: Temporary, Position initially agreed for 3 months with view to extend as required, for the right candidate. Working Arrangement: Assume office based as no hybrid arrangements given Enhanced DBS is needed for this role The role: On behalf of a local council, we are seeking a Placements / Homefinder Officer to assist with the search, identification and placing of children and young people who are in the care of the Local Authority into care and/ or support arrangements. You will support with the care and support arrangements that include children’s homes, foster care, supported accommodation and supported lodgings. Previous knowledge and experience in a relevant field is necessary however additional training and support will be provided to the successful candidate. It is essential that you have excellent communication and IT skills This position is initially agreed for 3 months with view to extend as required, for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities may include: Identify and secure appropriate placements for children and young people in care. Work closely with social workers, providers, carers, and partner agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people. Maintain accurate records and ensure all placement activity is compliant with statutory and local requirements. Use IT systems effectively to record, track and report on placement activity. Contribute to the development of a diverse range of placement options to meet varying needs. What the client is looking for: Previous experience of working within children’s services and social care Previous experience of supporting the placing of children and young people, into support arrangements including children’s homes, foster care, supported accommodation and supported lodgings - desirable Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships Strong IT skills and the ability to manage information accurately and efficiently A flexible and solution-focused approach to problem solving 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. AD 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.