Social Worker - Contract and Placements Officer

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Job Title: Social Worker - Contract and Placements Officer
Specialism: Social Worker - Children
Location: Croydon
Salary: £31.01 Hourly
Type: Full Time

Join our team as a Contract and Placements Officer within the Social Worker - Children's division in Croydon, where your skills can shine and truly make a difference! This thrilling full-time locum opportunity offers an hourly rate of £31.01. This is an ongoing position where your expertise can ensure the best placements for children needing care and support.

Embrace the flexibility that locum work offers, with the opportunity to manage your schedule while exploring a variety of professional environments. Enjoy the benefits of working in a vibrant community in Croydon, where you will collaborate with passionate colleagues and have a direct impact on the lives of children and young people.

Perks and Benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy the stability of a full-time position while working as a locum, balancing flexibility with consistent hours.
• Hourly Pay: Receive prompt compensation for your hard work with competitive hourly rates.
• Professional Growth: Access to training and development opportunities that allow you to expand your skills and advance your career.
• Networking Opportunities: Work alongside a supportive network of professionals dedicated to improving children's services.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from the locum lifestyle, offering you more control over your time and work commitments.

What You Will Do

• Identify, source, and commission suitable in-house or external accommodation for looked after children.
• Provide well-matched placements considering every aspect of the child's needs, from health and education to cultural and religious factors.
• Maintain detailed records and manage legal and financial documentation to ensure all placements comply with regulations.
• Present placement options through comprehensive 'Options Papers' for the social work team.
• Communicate and liaise with various stakeholders, including the Council's teams, providers, and voluntary agencies.
• Ensure all relevant care documentation is accurately processed and shared with providers.
• Attend and represent the CYPS Contracts and Placements Team at key meetings and events.
• Play a significant role in the continuous improvement and efficiency of the team's processes.
• Manage and ensure the accuracy of payments for services in line with Council procedures and legal requirements.
• Be the first point of contact for queries regardi