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Birmingham Children’s Trust is looking for a dedicated and highly organised Children’s Placements Officer to join our Placements Finding Service. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced social care professional to play a vital role in securing safe, appropriate, and positive placements for vulnerable children and young people across Birmingham.
Job Responsibility
Identify and coordinate appropriate fostering, residential, emergency, and specialist placements for children and young people
Provide professional advice and guidance to referrers regarding suitable placement options and services
Work collaboratively with internal teams, external providers, and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for children and families
Ensure placements appropriately consider health, education, culture, religion, gender, language, and individual care needs
Maintain accurate electronic records, reports, and case information using relevant databases and recording systems
Participate in meetings, reviews, planning discussions, and court-related processes where required
Support best value and effective resource management when sourcing placements and services
Develop knowledge of available services and contribute to improving placement provision across the Trust
Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and anti-discriminatory practice at all times
Requirements
GCSE Grade 1-3 (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
NVQ/OCF Level 3 in Caring for Children & Young People or a recognised equivalent qualification
Experience working within children’s social care, fostering, residential care, or related support services
Experience working in fast-paced environments and managing deadlines effectively
Strong customer service and communication skills
Knowledge of child development, safeguarding, and different care placement options
The ability to assess information, balance risk, and match services to identified needs
Experience using IT systems, electronic databases, and case recording systems
Excellent report writing, negotiation, and organisational skills