Placement Commissioning Officer
Monitored the Commissioning inbox for the entire team, responding to email queries and organizing correspondence efficiently. Managed multiple young people's (YP) cases, conducting placement searches, screening referrals, liaising with social workers, and attending placement review meetings. Completed funding agreements and options appraisals for young people's placements. Conducted Quality Assurance visits to residential homes where young people are placed, ensuring compliance and care standards. Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and efficiently managed the inclusion of Ofsted notifications in the risk register, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective risk mitigation. Attended weekly multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings, coordinating with various teams to ensure cohesive support for young people. Identified suitable placements for young people, negotiating costs with providers to secure the best value for services. Maintained and managed a spreadsheet to track placement vacancies and monitor any voids for efficient resource allocation. Proficient in using Google's ecosystem, including Drive, Hangouts, and Gmail, for communication and document management. Extensive knowledge and practical experience with LCS (Liquidlogic Children’s System) for case management and tracking. Experienced in handling sensitive information and trained on GDPR regulations