Commissioning and Placement Support Officer x2 (closing date: 11/11/25)

Post title: Commissioning and Placement Support Officer x2
Post number: SS.73959
Salary: £26,403 – £27,254 per year
Job description: Commissioning and Placement Support Officer (SS.73959) Job description ( PDF, 301 KB )
Directorate/department: Social Services
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Closing date: 11.45pm, 11 November 2025
Further information
In this child-focused, outcome-driven role, you will:

Work alongside the Operational Commissioning Officer to identify and secure placements that enable children to achieve their goals and aspirations.

Maintain accurate records and support the commissioning process, always prioritising the needs and voices of children.

Build positive relationships with providers, families, and colleagues to ensure every child receives the right support at the right time.

Contribute to team meetings and service improvements, using feedback from children and young people to shape better outcomes.

We are looking for:
A good standard of education and strong IT, numeracy, and organisational skills.
Experience in customer service and relationship building.

The ability to work flexibly, accurately, and at pace.

A commitment to equality, inclusion, and listening to children's voices.
Join our team and help deliver services that put children first and focus on outcomes that matter.

This role requires a DBS check and a commitment to safeguarding.

Safeguarding
Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors.
Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding