Placements Officer

4Recruitment Services are seeking a Placements Officer for our client based in Enfield.

To commission a range of external care placements to meet the needs of the Looked After Children.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• To ensure the delivery of Value for Money in all the team s commissioning processes
• To negotiate the costs of individual and volume agreements to deliver ongoing efficiencies
• To develop the provider market to meet the evolving needs of the complex client group
• To ensure that the appropriate contract framework is in place for each placement made
• To advise social workers on other staff on the most appropriate placement option available
• To ensure that all children and young people in external placements are safeguarded from harm and have the appropriate care packages in place to meet their needs
• To act as an interface between external agencies and the operational services to maximise placement stability and minimise placement disruption
• To contribute to the development and implementation of the Department s service strategy , its performance and its contribution to the client s objectives
• To manage within a quality and equalities framework based on policy and performance targets, professional standards and best practice.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of services in a manner that reflects the diversity of the group s users and staff
• To support the Team Manager (Access to Resources) and adhere to the client s standing orders and financial regulations
• To work closely with partners in Health, Education and other groups, external providers and the private and voluntary sector, to ensure that the most appropriate joint planning/funding arrangements are agreed and progressed.
• To play a major role in developing and implementing the Service Centre Plan of the Access to Resources Integrated Service.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of the range of complex needs of Looked After Children and an understanding of the most appropriate interventions to meet those needs
• Excellent organisational skills including the ability to manage competing demands, respond to emergency situations and manage your workload effectively.
• Experience in partnership working with statutory sector partners
• Experience in contract monitoring and performance management
• Experience of market management and working with external providers

Desirable:

• Experience within a statutory children s setting
• Knowledge and experience of systems for meaningful engagement with young people in planning , delivering and reviewing services

A full JD is available upon request.

What we offer:

• 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area
• 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme
• Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).