Roles That Matter
The work we do is not traditional office work. No two days are the same.
Key Responsibilities
You will:
Source and secure homes and support services for children and young people.
Work with professionals to understand children's needs and ensure referrals are strengths-based and outcome-focused.
Manage a complex caseload and maintain accurate records of placement activity, referrals, provider information and outcomes.
Participate in placement matching decisions to achieve the best possible outcomes for children.
Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners, including commissioners, providers, social care, education and health professionals.
Apply relevant regulations, guidance and safeguarding requirements within all aspects of the role.
Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and professionally.
Support the commissioning and monitoring of high-quality services that achieve positive outcomes and value for money.
Working Arrangements
The role is currently based at Atlas House and operates on a hybrid basis. .Employees can regularly work away from Council workspaces (including home or other locations), alongside required office-based working. The balance between remote and office-based working is determined at service level based on operational need, however, there has been a minimum specification that staff will work at least 2 days from an office-based location. This may increase during the initial training period.
As St Helens Council will be part of the Cheshire and Mersey Regional Care Co-operative, working arrangements may evolve in the future.
Our standard working week is 37 hours. Depending on service requirements, you may occasionally be required to participate in a rota arrangement.
About You
We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate:
Experience of working directly with children and young people.
Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
Excellent partnership-working and relationship-building abilities.
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
A proactive, organised and flexible approach to work.
A friendly and 'can do' attitude.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential as occasional visits to providers across the North West may be required. If prevented by disability we welcome applicants to explain how they can meet the travel requirements with reasonable adjustments.
Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.
We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.
