Job Description

Spencer Clarke Group are seeking an ASC Placement Officer for a Local Authority Client based in North London.

In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing and negotiating cost-effective care services that meet individual needs, ensuring compliance with contracts and contributing to the overall quality and efficiency of Adult Social Care provision.

About the role:

You will be tasked with delivering key strategic objectives:

Source appropriate care services based on individual assessments provided by key workers, ensuring they are cost-effective and high-quality.

Issue, update, and terminate individual service contracts and purchase orders in compliance with council policies and financial regulations.

Work closely with care management teams to implement changes in individual support plans, ensuring any changes are accurately reflected in contracts.

Respond to changing demands within the service, managing conflicting priorities and supporting team improvement initiatives.

About you:

The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience:

Proven experience working in an Adult Social Care or related environment.

Experience in negotiating fees and terms with care providers within a social care framework.

Experience managing contracts, purchase orders, and financial contributions within council policy boundaries.

Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including care providers, care management, and quality assurance teams.

What's on offer:

Salary: £19+ph

*may negotiate higher for exceptional candidates, based on experience*

Contract type: 3-6, months minimum, with a high likelihood of extension

Hours: Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week

How to apply:

Once your CV is received, if you are successful, you will be contacted.

Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

For any further questions, please contact Taylor Kirkham on (phone number removed).INDSCG3