Placement Officer

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Barnet Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Placement Officer this role will be based at: NW9 4EW Hybrid

The right candidate will:

The postholder will play a central role in strengthening foster carer support systems, coordinating engagement initiatives, and identifying suitable placements that promote stability, safety and positive outcomes for children and young people.

• Act as a key point of contact for in-house foster carers, promoting positive working relationships and ongoing engagement.
• Coordinate and organise foster carer activities, appreciation events, training-linked engagement sessions and recognition initiatives.
• Plan, facilitate and support foster carer support groups in collaboration with supervising social workers.
• Design, distribute and analyse surveys and feedback mechanisms to inform service improvement and strengthen retention.
• Maintain and operate systems to monitor foster carer availability, capacity, engagement and support needs.
• Support the development of peer networks and buddy systems for new and existing carers.
• Work proactively with supervising social workers and managers to identify carers who may require additional support to prevent deregistration.
• Contribute to strategies that improve foster carer satisfaction, stability and long-term retention.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon,