Commissioning and Relationships Officer (Fostering / Care Advisor) BLUC12573

Commissioning and Relationships Officer (Fostering / Care Advisor) BLUC12573
Cheadle, Cheshire
£19,284 - £22,636 per annum

Our client provides a range of social care, special education, community support and consultancy services in the North West of England. The charity is one of the North West’s largest providers of residential homes for children with short-term emergency care to long-term placements. Their fostering service provides family placements in the North West and neighbouring regions.

They provide some of the leading specialist education services in the North West, operating in a range of special schools, a further education college and centres supporting those who cannot attend mainstream schools. In addition they offer a wide range of training, consultancy and support services for parents and carers.

Acting as the initial point of contact, the Commissioning and Relationships Officer must provide specialist advice and guidance to prospective carers on all aspects of placement and becoming a foster carer.

Working in the Social Care Service and alongside social care staff within the Residential and Fostering services, you will promote and assist in the provision of Fostering and Residential placements to local authority Social Service departments whilst gaining new business with existing and potential business partners.

In order to be successful in this role, candidates must be educated to A Level standard (or equivalent) and have good interpersonal skills, allowing you to effectively establish and build relationships both internally and externally. With a QCF Level 4 or equivalent in Administration, you should have knowledge of all relevant legislation and accompanying Guidance and Regulations coupled with an understanding of safeguarding.

With excellent organisational and time management skills, you will be capable of working independently as well as in a team and be able to multi-task and prioritise and workload effectively.

Candidates who hold Dipsw / BA Hons in Social Work as highly desirable (however this is not essential) as are those who have a good understanding of the values of social care.

Closing Date: Thursday 31st July 2014
Interview Date: Thursday 7th August 2014

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