Placement Officer
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2 days ago
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Job Summary
26 weeks contract role with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
Bromley Council is seeking a Placement Officer to manage referrals from hospital and community settings and to source suitable domiciliary care providers for Bromley residents.
The role sits within Adult Services and requires someone who can work confidently in a fastpaced environment with strong IT ability accuracy and effective teamwork.
The post is temporary covering shortterm sickness and requires a minimum of two days per week in the Bromley office with additional office attendance expected during training.
Some work may be required at the PRUH or Orpington offices depending on service needs.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Manage referrals from hospitals (including PRUH) and community teams for residents requiring domiciliary care support.
Source appropriate domiciliary care agencies in line with service standards and available capacity.
Work efficiently in a highvolume fastpaced environment to ensure timely placements.
Use multiple IT systems accurately to record referrals update case details and monitor progress.
Liaise with internal teams external providers and health partners to facilitate safe and timely discharges.
Ensure all information is processed with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Work collaboratively within the Adult Services placement team to maintain smooth service delivery.
Support the team with administrative duties linked to placements and service coordination.
Maintain confidentiality and work in accordance with data protection and council policies.
Skills/Experience:
Experience working in adult social care brokerage placements or a similar environment (desirable).
Strong IT competence with the ability to use multiple systems quickly and accurately.
Experience working in a fastpaced highpressure environment.
Excellent organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to communicate clearly with internal colleagues hospitals community teams and external providers.
Teamoriented approach with the ability to collaborate effectively.
Previous experience in hospital discharge processes or domiciliary care (advantageous).
Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
Additional Information:
Bi-Weekly Payments.
Location: Churchill Court 2 Westmoreland Road Bromley BR1 1AS.
Hours: 36 per week.
Contract: Temporary (26 weeks).
Rate: Umbrella: 24.75 per hour.
Work pattern: Minimum two days in the office; more during initial training. Possible work at PRUH/Orpington.
Required Skills:
Experience working in adult social care brokerage placements or a similar environment (desirable). Strong IT competence with the ability to use multiple systems quickly and accurately. Experience working in a fastpaced highpressure environment. Excellent organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail. Ability to communicate clearly with internal colleagues hospitals community teams and external providers. Teamoriented approach with the ability to collaborate effectively. Previous experience in hospital discharge processes or domiciliary care (advantageous). Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
