Contract Type: 0Salary: £35730 - £35730Partner Org: Surrey County Council This role has a starting salary of £35,730 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. This is a 12 month fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity. We are excited to be hiring a new Resource Officer to join our fantastic and supportive Allocations Team. This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between working from home and collaborating together in the Woking office. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption, and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the role We focus on finding the best placements for children and young people, whether it's fostering, residential care, or supported accommodation. We handle searches across both our in-house provision and external providers. Our team is incredibly supportive and is part of the Gateway to Resources Service within the Children's, Families, and Lifelong Learning Directorate. We collaborate closely with other professionals and agencies to ensure that each child and young person is matched with a placement that will help them achieve the best outcomes. In this role, you'll manage a caseload of children and young people, actively seeking out the right placements for them. This includes both planned and emergency placements for children, young people, and care leavers. It's a really rewarding role where you can make a significant difference in their lives. You'll be part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive difference in the community, one placement at a time, by putting people first and striving for excellence in everything we do. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting, your CV and personal statement will clearly evidence that: Ability to negotiate appropriate levels of service provision to make sure that best value for money is secured You can develop and maintain a good working knowledge of providers and good working relationships with internal and external professionals Effective organisational and time management skills to work towards challenging deadlines Excellent communication and have negotiation skills Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills, or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Susan Hirst by e-mail at susan.hirstsurreycc.gov.uk . The job advert closes at 23:59 on 17th November 2024 with interviews planned for 19th and 20th November. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Our Values Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values . Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.