?21,589
Full Time , Hours per week - 37
Permanent

The starting salary is ?21,589 (level 1) rising to ?22,911 (level 2) on first year anniversary, subject to satisfactory completion of a probation period (pro rata for part time)



Please ensure you read our Terms and Conditions Information which includes advice on pay, annual leave and hours of working.



This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the improved outcomes for Children in Care. The role requires a passionate and professional individual to coordinate placement searches for children coming into, or moving through, Local Authority Care. Daily duties involve liaison with Social Workers and internal and external care placement providers, to identify placements which best meet a child's needs. The individual will require excellent communication and prioritisation skills, and strong IT capabilities.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:?

• Ability to effectivley communicate verbally, over the telephone, electronically and in writing to internal colleagues and external placement providers.
• Awareness of the Local Authority's statutory duties relating?to vulnerable children and young people, and Children in Care
• Ability to prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines
• Experience of and ability in using, developing and managing? a range ICT systems, including spreadsheets, databases and desktop publishing

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check?

Please see the Job Description / Person Specification for full information


For informal enquiries please contact?the recruiting manager at [email protected]


This role requires you to participate in the on call rota.?

If you have any technical issues completing your application form please contact?[email protected]