Fostering Placement's Officer

Posted 01 September 2022
Salary £24903 - £28894.33 per annum + benefits
LocationTyne and Wear
Job type Permanent
Discipline Fostering
ReferenceJ5503_1662048212
Contact NameJamil Olweny

Job description

A not-for-profit Independent Fostering Agency is looking for a Placement's Officer to join their Fostering Team in North Shields. This is a permanent, 4 days part-time position that is office-based.

The ideal applicant will have experience as a Placement's Officer or a similar position but this not essential.

Benefits for you as the Placements Officer:

  • An excellent package
  • A fantastic supportive team
  • 30 days of annual leave (+ public holidays) pro rata
  • Training and development opportunities
  • 5% matched Pension Scheme
  • Child Care Vouchers
  • Loyalty Bonus
  • Other excellent benefits

Your responsibilities as the Placements Officer:

  • Ability to work to work to tight deadlines and with competing demands
  • Use of excellent written and communication skills
  • Negotiating with clients and Foster Carers
  • Marketing Team Fostering
  • Relationship building

Requirements of you as the Placements Officer:

  • Experience of working within Fostering in some capacity (desirable)
  • Full IT literacy
  • A working knowledge of the Fostering placements process



Location: North Shield

Salary scale: £24,903 - £28,894.33 d.o.e



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