Sandwell Children's Trust is seeking two dedicated Placements Officers to join their busy Commissioning and Placements team.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children by ensuring they are placed in safe, supportive environments that meet their needs.

Location: Oldbury, West Midlands
Salary: £16.50 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week, ongoing contract
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (initially full-time in the office, then minimum 3 days per week in the office)

• Immediate Response to Risk: Quickly address any urgent situations involving risks to vulnerable children.


• Sourcing Placements: Assist in finding appropriate care placements for children, working closely with both internal teams and external providers.


• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with various teams to identify and match available carers with children who need placements.


• Information Management: Gather, share, and manage information to support effective placement decisions and develop tools to track and manage placement resources.


• Liaison: Engage with other Trust placements teams, particularly when sourcing placements outside of Sandwell, to ensure that any potential risks or vulnerabilities are identified.


• Quality Assurance: Take accountability for the quality of your work and be proactive in maintaining and enhancing your skills.


• Respectful Teamwork: Work openly and cooperatively with colleagues, treating all team members with respect.


• Presenting Information: Be prepared to present information in various forums as required.

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in a relevant field, or similar qualifications with a willingness to obtain NVQ Level 3 within a reasonable timeframe.


• Experience: Previous experience in children's placements within a social care setting is essential.


• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal communication skills, both face-to-face and over the phone.


• IT Proficiency: Strong IT skills, with the ability to use various tools and systems.


• Team Player: Ability to work well within a team, self-motivate, and show initiative.


• Resilience: Able to remain focused and composed, even when facing oppositional challenges from families.


• Multi-tasking: Capable of managing multiple tasks under pressure and working in a fast-paced environment.


• Flexibility: Adaptable and able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role, particularly during busy periods.

• Ongoing Contract: Potential for long-term employment with opportunities for career progression.


• Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work from home after the initial training and settling-in period, with an expectation of a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.


• Dynamic Environment: Work in a supportive team that is committed to making a difference in the lives of children and families.

If you are interested or know of anyone who may be, please contact Kat at Service Care Solutions on 01772208964 or email me at kat.shah@servicecare.org.uk.

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.