School Travel Assistance Casework SEN

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

1-Month Contract with a Local Authority

Summary

This role involves providing short-term support by sourcing appropriate care home placements for older adults ensuring their assessed needs are met in accordance with the Care Act. The postholder will operate within local authority contracts commissioning and budgetary processes while maintaining high standards of communication professional record keeping and accurate financial management.

Responsibilities

Source suitable care home placements for older adults based on assessed needs and care plans.
Ensure all placements meet Care Act duties and align with quality safety and best value requirements.
Work within local authority contracting frameworks approved provider lists and budget authorization procedures.
Liaise with care homes brokerage teams social workers and commissioning colleagues to confirm availability and secure placements.

Essential Experience

Experience sourcing care home placements for older adults.
Strong understanding of the Care Act and how assessed needs translate into care provision.

Essential Qualifications

Excellent communication skillsboth written and verbal.
High standard of record keeping and attention to detail.

Additional Information

Working hours: 7.5 hours per day
Basic DBS required.
Location: 160 Tooley Street Southwark Surrey SE1 2QH United Kingdom
Work pattern: Initially five days per week in the office moving to a hybrid model once familiar with the role.
Payment: Bi-weekly

The role closes on 17th March 2026 apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

To provide shortterm support to the service by sourcing appropriate care home placements for older adults ensuring assessed needs are met in line with the Care Act.

Required Education:

To provide shortterm support to the service by sourcing appropriate care home placements for older adults ensuring assessed needs are met in line with the Care Act.

1-Month Contract with a Local AuthoritySummaryThis role involves providing short-term support by sourcing appropriate care home placements for older adults ensuring their assessed needs are met in accordance with the Care Act. The postholder will operate within local authority contracts commissionin...