Placement and Contracts Officer - Redeployment 21210 chez Suffolk County Council
Suffolk County Council · Ipswich, Royaume-Uni · Hybrid
- Professional
- Bureau à Ipswich
- Suffolk County Council
- Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX [Hybrid]
- Salary: £28,598 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- Hours: 1 x 37 hours - Flexible working options available
- Contract: Permanent
Redeployment
Are you passionate about making a positive difference for children and young people in Suffolk? Join our Home Finding (Placement) Team and play a vital role in sourcing safe, supportive homes for those in care. Your innovation and commitment will help us deliver the best outcomes for our community—supported by a collaborative team and opportunities for professional growth. Reimagine the Possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
As a Home Finding (Placement) and Contracts Officer, you will:
- Source homes for children and young people in care (up to 18 years old)
- Work closely with internal and external professionals and providers to negotiate and arrange individual care packages
- Ensure contract compliance and financial accountability
- Build positive relationships with social care teams and providers to safeguard children
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is a strong team player with excellent communication and IT skills
- Understands customer needs and delivers great service
- Works confidently on their own initiative, knowing when to seek support
- Has a keen eye for detail and strong organisational skills
- Can prioritise work to meet deadlines and team objectives
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (word). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
You’ll join a small, supportive team dedicated to finding the right homes for children when they need them most. We value solution-focused thinking, good humour, and strong relationships with our partners. The team includes a Manager, Senior Placement Officer, Finance and Business Officer, and three Home Finding and Contracts Officers.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Nicola Lewis (01473 260207) or Rachel Rowe (01473 263730) (she/her), for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling or emailing [email protected] or [email protected]
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (word).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP.
You should use the Supporting Statement template. Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing [email protected] or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 27 November 2025
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hyrbid
Company
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
- up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
- membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
- performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
- training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
- a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
- diverse and active staff networks
- flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
