Internal Vacancy - Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
*This job may be suitable as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates wishing to gain experience in a higher or different role. Managers and applicants must note that all secondments are subject to agreement between the relevant departments and therefore the recruiting manager must speak with HR before offering a job on a secondment basis. *
Placement Officer – Shared Lives Service
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Placement Officer to join our Shared Lives Service. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by supporting individuals to live independently within a family-based care environment.
About the Role:
As a Placement Officer, you will support the Registered Manager and Senior Placement Officer in delivering the Wirral Shared Lives Service. You will play a key role in recruiting, assessing and supporting carers, and matching individuals to placements that enable them to thrive.
You will manage a caseload of carers and ensure that placements are safe, effective and outcome-focused, promoting independence, choice and control for those using the service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Recruit, assess and train new Shared Lives carers
- Match individuals to suitable placements, completing risk assessments and supporting introductions
- Develop outcome-focused care and support plans
- Provide ongoing supervision, advice and support to carers
- Monitor placements to ensure quality, compliance and positive outcomes
- Maintain accurate records, reports and reviews in line with procedures
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders and respond to feedback or concerns
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the service
About the Candidate:
We are looking for someone with:
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards)
- Experience within a social care setting
- Strong communication, organisational and report-writing skills
- Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality and relevant legislation
- The ability to manage workloads, meet deadlines and build positive relationships
Experience within a Shared Lives or similar setting is desirable.
For more information about the role or for an informal chat, please email stephanieanson@wirral.gov.uk
Interviews to be held week commencing 22nd June 2027.
As part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing recruitment@wirral.gov.uk
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including a check of the relevant Barred List(s). The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
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