Placements Officer - Grade 7 Scp 17
BBBH39101_1757326142
Posted: 08/09/2025
- £15 - £19 per hour
- Durham, County Durham
- Temporary
We are seeking a dedicated Placement Officer on behalf of one of our clients in Durham on a temporary basis, supporting their Children's Services team.
As a Placement Officer, you will play a key role in identifying and securing safe, appropriate placements for children and young people in the care of the Local Authority. You will be responsible for assisting with the search, identification, and placement process into a variety of care and support settings, including:
- Children's homes
- Foster care
- Supported accommodation
- Supported lodgings
This is a rewarding position where you will work closely with care providers, foster carers, and council staff to ensure that each child or young person is placed in the most suitable environment to meet their individual needs.
What We're Looking For
- Knowledge and experience in a relevant field (e.g. children's services, social care, housing, or support work).
- Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with carers, young people, and professionals.
Contract: 3/6 months with expectation of ongoing extension.
Hours: 37 hours per week
Rate of pay: £15-£19p/h DOE
Hit the apply button now and follow the steps below:
Contact Leasha on 01772 954 200
Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge in Adult Services and will also provide expert career advice along the way.
We also have a market leading referral scheme of up to £250* so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to contact Leasha at Spencer Clarke Group.*T's & C's apply
Leasha Cookson
Associate Consultant