2 x Full Time Permanent Posts
1 x Full Time Fixed Term Maternity Cover Post
Please clearly state in your application whether you wish to be considered for the permanent positions, the temporary maternity cover position, or both opportunities.
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people?
We're looking for three proactive and organised Home Finding and Partnerships Officers to join our Home Finding and Partnerships Team. This is an opportunity to play a key role in helping children and young people access safe, stable and supportive homes that meet their individual needs and enable them to thrive. You'll work collaboratively with colleagues, carers, providers and partner agencies to achieve the best possible outcomes for Bristol's children and young people.
What you'll do
- Source and broker suitable homes and support packages for children and young people.
- Manage referrals and a varied caseload in a fast-paced environment.
- Negotiate placements and packages of care with providers and partner agencies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with providers, carers and internal stakeholders.
- Analyse information and data to identify needs, opportunities and gaps in provision.
Present recommendations that support effective decision-making and deliver value for money.
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About you
You'll bring relevant experience gained in children's services, care, health, community services, customer-focused environments or other settings where you've managed competing priorities and worked with multiple stakeholders.
You'll have strong communication and relationship-building skills, be able to manage competing priorities and make effective decisions in a busy environment and be committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation.
Join us and you’ll receive a generous rewards package including flexible working and flexi-time, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
Additional Information
If you have any further queries after reading the job advert along with the attached Job Description and Person Specification then please contact Anna Snow, Service Manager: Home Finding and Partnerships on [email protected]
Please note this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
For candidates applying to the fixed term position, please see the below paragraphs in bold:
For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.
For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.
If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
