Home Finding Officer - Coventry
JOB_53840484783198Job type
TemporaryLocation
CoventryWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Social HousingIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
Grade 5
Home Finding Officer – Children’s Services
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The role involves supporting the Home Finding Team in identifying and securing suitable fostering, residential, and supported accommodation placements for vulnerable young people aged 16–24. Working closely with social workers and independent providers, you will help ensure placements meet each child's individual needs, complete quality and safety checks, and negotiate arrangements where required. You will contribute to decisions around matching children to homes, support the delivery of positive outcomes and value‑for‑money services, and assist with implementing key home‑finding contracts and wider strategic work. The role also includes maintaining accurate information systems on placement activity—such as costs, quality, and gaps in provision—and producing datasets and reports to support management decision‑making.
What you'll need to succeed
We are looking for someone with strong communication and relationship‑building skills who is confident engaging with social workers, providers, and external agencies. You’ll need to be comfortable speaking on the phone, proactive in your approach, and able to manage multiple cases in a fast‑paced environment. The role also requires the ability to understand and analyse financial information, stay organised, and work effectively as part of a team to support positive outcomes for young people.
What you'll get in return
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Talk to Charlotte Shields, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Birmingham, 3rd Floor, One Colmore Square, Telephone 01902588121