Placement Officer

• Employer: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
• Salary: £28,598 to £31,022 plus benefits.
• Location: Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square, Hybrid Working
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours.
• Closing Date: 05/07/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: AH&SC/26/339592

Wirral Council is a place where you can genuinely make a difference, guided by strong organisational values that shape everything we do. Our values – ambitious, professional, resident‑focused and accountable – act as our organisational DNA, influencing how we work, lead and support one another every day. We take pride in delivering great services, acting with integrity, building positive relationships, and always putting residents first, creating a supportive and inclusive culture where everyone can “be the best we can be”.

With our beautiful surroundings, ambitious future plans, and a commitment to empowering staff to #Be The Difference , Wirral Council offers an inspiring environment to grow your career and make a lasting impact.

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.

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.

• 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

We are looking for someone with:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards)
• Experience with in 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 with in a Shared Lives or similar setting is desirable.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. For this vacancy, candidates must have an existing right to work in the UK before commencing employment. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available for this post. Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.

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Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.

We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.

We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, enrolment into the local government pension scheme (an excellent defined benefit scheme), immediate life cover and ill‑health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family‑friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.

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