Job Description

Placement Support Worker

Barnsley

16/hr

Start Date: ASAP

Full Time: Mon - Fri 36/hrs a week

Contract: 3 - 6 months contract with the local authorities

Purpose of the Post

To support the placement team in identifying and maintaining suitable placements for children and young people coming into the care of the local authority. Responsibilities

Identify suitable placements to meet assessed need in consultation with other internal stakeholders and managers.

Support and maintain the development and updating of systems for the compilation of statistical data.

Support the process of contract completion, compliance and monitoring in respect of independent fostering and residential placements

Support the payment process for independent providers to ensure prompt and accurate payments are made.

Contribute to the process for accrediting independent placement providers as part of the agency's obligations to the White Rose Regional consortium

Conduct user satisfaction surveys to inform future placement planning

Establish and maintain links with independent service providers across the Borough

Attend meetings as required and undertake any identified actions

Provide support as required to the outcomes of any relevant panels which maybe identified for the support of children's placements

Education and Training

Knowledge of computer databases/programmes including Microsoft Office Software - Word, Excel, Access

BTEC(Higher) in Administration or Business and Finance or equivalent relevant qualification or extensive equivalent experience