Individual Placement Officer

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (until 31st March 2028)

Contract Reason: Specific Project

Secondment Opportunity: Permanent employees are encouraged to apply and will be supported as part of our workforce development commitment

Hours Per Week: 36hours

Base

Location:

Ashton Old Library

Assessment Date: To be arranged

Are you passionate about improving the lives of children, young people and families?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised and dedicated Individual Placement Officer to join Tameside’s Brokerage and Monitoring Team.

The role involves working in a fast-paced environment seeking and responding to information, searching for packages for children and young people in a range of settings appropriate to their needs these include, foster care, residential children’s homes, semi-independent and supported accommodation.

The successful candidate will be working proactively with a range of partners and professionals both internally and externally.

We are seeking someone who is passionate and dedicated about improving the live of children, young people and their families and who can work well within a well-established team.

You will have the following skills:

• GCSE English Language and Mathematics (Grade A/C)
• Experience of and ability to use Microsoft Office
• Computerised information system
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Numeracy Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Organisational Skills
• Good written and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels of staff and other agencies
• Ability to prioritise work Ability to use Microsoft Office Software
• The ability to converse at ease with service users/customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English
• Understanding of Equal Opportunities policy
• Understanding of anti-discrimination Practice

Message from Stephanie Butterworth, Director of Adults Services at Tameside Council.

‘’ I’ve worked here for many years now and I’m proud of the work that we do together, ensuring people in our borough are living a good life.

‘‘Our vision is one which sees people living well in the place they call home, where they are supported to be a part of their local communities to live long, healthy and fulfilled lives.

‘’One way I regularly connect and listen to our workforce is through my monthly staff drop‑in with our Principal Social Worker. This is an opportunity to create dedicated time for staff to share ideas, team updates and network across our services. It’s amazing to hear during sessions that they really value being part of Team Tameside and the opportunities that we bring, so we can make sure that they are part of delivering our ambition for the people we support.

‘’Working in Adult Social Care is a rewarding and fulfilling career choice, where you can really make a difference to people’s lives every day. We will support you to develop and fulfil your potential and create space for you to reflect and grow. We are dedicated to breaking barriers, so our workforce is rich with experience and understanding, always building and championing social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.

People are always at the heart of everything we do, if our vision sounds like something you want to be part of, we offer a warm welcome to join us here at Team Tameside.

At Tameside, we are committed to ensuring all our Citizens lead long, fulfilling and healthy lives. We are committed to supporting economic growth, providing high quality health and care services, protecting our most vulnerable and creating strong and supportive, self‑sufficient communities.

We recognise that our people drive our success and enable the organisation to deliver on its vision, purpose and priorities, and that our people are our most important resource and asset. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours, and are at the heart of everything that we do; and we understand that how we do things is just as important as what we do.

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