Placement Officer

Placement Officer: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

About The Role

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

Closing Date: 12 December 2025

Closing Time: 11.59pm

This Role is Subject to:

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance – this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed . We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Placement Officers within the Integrated Control Room within the Manchester Local Care Organisation.

You will play a key role in the identification of suitable care packages and placements. The role ensures the receipt of accurate and detailed information from community and hospital teams and uses this information to ensure the matching of resources available, to that of the need of the citizen. You will show the Our Manchester behaviours in your attitude and work.

About the Candidate

We are looking for someone that is enthusiastic, resilient, and conscientious and is a team player. Someone with great organisational skills, used to working in a fast-paced environment and able to manage and prioritise changing workloads.

You will have a good working knowledge of IT systems and be confident in the daily use of a range of systems to ensure accurate data recording is maintained.

You will be a confident communicator both verbal and written.

The role holder will deliver a centralised placement function service and will play a key role in the identification of suitable placements/care packages, acting as a Single Point of Contact. The role holder will ensure the receipt of accurate and detailed information from teams and use this information to ensure the matching of resources available to meet the needs of citizens.

The role holder will work effectively as a member of the Brokerage Team; delivering specific areas of the Service and taking responsibility for the end-to-end processing and ordering all elements of individual support plans.

The role holder will need to liaise with and manage working relationships with commissioned providers and other stakeholders. The role will also involve contributing to contract monitoring and reporting as well as the implementation of Brokerage strategies.

About Us

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer

• Generous holiday allowance – Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension – You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave – Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks – Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow – We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member – We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave – Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

Creating an Inclusive Team at (Company Name - Subscribers only)

At (Company Name - Subscribers only), we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.

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