Placement Officer - Family Placement Team

JOB TITLE: PLACEMENT OFFICER

SALARY: GRADE 6 | SCP 18-23 | £29,269 - £32,076

HRS/WEEK: 37 HOURS

WEEKS/YEAR: 52 WEEKS

CONTRACT:PERMANENT – FULL TIME

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Placement Officer to join the Family Placement Team in Children & Family Services. We are looking for an organised and driven individual to join the Team.

As Placement Officer you will contribute to achieving positive outcomes for Children Looked After by coordinating and identifying quality placements that are matched and will meet their assessed needs.

You will be joining a well-established team of experienced Social Workers, Community Support workers and other professionals, with an experienced management team.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Torfaen County Borough Council strive to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment.

You are welcome to submit your application form in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

Please e-mail completed application forms to recruitment@torfaen.gov.uk. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 12 Midday on Tuesday 26th March 2024

Post Ref: REQ004584-2603

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £29,269.00-£32,076.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pontypool

Reference ID: REQ004584-2603