Placement Brokerage Officer

Part- Time (15hrs per week) salary pro-rata

You will be required to undertake all tasks in relation to the brokerage of placements for Northamptonshire Children's Trust - handling all referrals for children requiring a placement and or placement related supports and identifying the best match available to them taking into consideration the child’s needs and making the best use of resources available.

For further information or an informal discussion please email sara.hiscock@nctrust.co.uk

 
Our benefitsWe are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.

We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:

2 Day Induction Programme
Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities
Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits
A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions
Local government Pension Scheme
Heavily subsidised town centre car parking scheme
Employee Discount Scheme
28 days’ annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years’ service
Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days
Employee Assistance Programme
Monthly quality supervision

What will you be doing?As part of your role, you will be expected to build relationships with providers, social care and attend placement planning meetings and strategy discussions as well as work a minimum of 6 days on a duty rota monthly. 
About youWe are looking for a motivated individual to join our small team. 

You will need to be child focused and able to manage a high volume of sensitive information. 

The ability to negotiate is essential. You will have a good eye for detail when quality assuring referrals and the ability to professionally challenge.  This is a fast paced and energetic environment that requires you to communicate effectively.
About usNorthamptonshire Children’s Trust was established in November 2020 to deliver Children’s Services to the newly established North and West Northants County Councils. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils; this provides the organisation with unique opportunities to explore new ways of working and to be more agile and adaptable in its approach to service delivery. We are developing a culture that allows the very highest quality of professional practice to flourish and evolve, delivering at the cutting edge of new innovation.