Placement Support Worker in Barnsley, Yorkshire And The Humber

Placement Support Worker – Barnsley – £20.54 per hour

Sanctuary Personnel is currently recruiting for an experienced Placement Support Worker to join a dedicated team in Barnsley.

In this role, you will support the Placement Team in sourcing and maintaining suitable placements for children and young people entering the care of the local authority. This is a hybrid position, with three days based in the office and two days working from home.

This is an initial 3 to 6-month contract with the potential to be extended.

Pay Rate: £20.54 per hour
Hours: 36.25 per week

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify appropriate placements that meet assessed needs, in collaboration with internal stakeholders and managers.

• Maintain and update systems used to compile and track statistical data.

• Support the contracting process, ensuring compliance and effective monitoring of independent fostering and residential placements.

• Assist with the payment process to independent providers, ensuring accurate and timely payments.

Applicant Requirements:

• Experience: Significant experience providing administrative support within children’s services or direct work with children and families (e.g. family support or youth work).

• Qualifications: BTEC (Higher) in Administration, Business and Finance, or equivalent relevant qualification.

• Compliance: Enhanced DBS and Right to Work in the UK.

Why Choose Sanctuary Personnel?

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