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Home Finding And Partnerships Officer
Job Posted: 21 days ago
Salary: £ 21.04 - 21.04 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Bristol
Expire in: 7 days
Job Description
Home Find & Partnerships Officer
Bristol City Council | Office-based
Initial 4-month contract (potential to become permanent)
37 hours per week
£21.04 per hour (Umbrella) | £16.62 per hour (PAYE)
Bristol City Council is looking for a dedicated Home Find & Partnerships Officer to join their Children’s Services team. This is a key role focused on securing high-quality, well-matched placements for children and young people, ensuring their needs, outcomes, and aspirations are fully supported.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with commissioning, placements, or brokerage experience within children’s social care who is passionate about making a meaningful difference.
The Role
As a Home Find & Partnerships Officer, you will play a central role in sourcing and commissioning suitable homes for children and young people. You will work closely with social workers, providers, and multi-agency partners to ensure placements are carefully matched, cost-effective, and compliant with contractual frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
Receive and review referrals for children and young people, ensuring a strength-based approach is applied
Identify, engage, and build relationships with residential homes and providers
Explore suitability of placements and present appropriate options to social work teams
Negotiate placement packages and costs, ensuring value for money (VFM)
Commission placements in line with indicative budgets and contract frameworks
Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, including notice periods
Produce clear, evidence-based reports to support placement decisions and approvals
Maintain accurate records and contribute to data tracking and reporting (Excel)
Work collaboratively with Health, Education, and other stakeholders to ensure holistic support for children and young people
Demonstrate curiosity and professional judgement when assessing what providers can offerAbout You
We’re looking for someone who is:
Experienced in placements, commissioning, brokerage, or children’s social care
Skilled in negotiation and managing provider relationships
Confident in report writing and presenting recommendations
Highly organised with strong record-keeping and data management skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-agency environment
Proactive, inquisitive, and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and young peopleWhy Apply?
Opportunity to work within a well-regarded local authority
Meaningful role directly impacting the lives of children and young people
Potential for long-term or permanent opportunities
Competitive hourly ratesIf you’re interested or would like more information, apply now or get in touch to discuss furtherBefore You Apply
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