Placement Officer

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 01/04/2026

Job Information

Work Experience 1-3 years

City Bromley

Province Bromley

Postal Code BR1

Job Description

26 weeks contract role with a Local Authority

Job Summary

• Bromley Council is seeking a Placement Officer to manage referrals from hospital and community settings and to source suitable domiciliary care providers for Bromley residents.
• The role sits within Adult Services and requires someone who can work confidently in a fast paced environment, with strong IT ability, accuracy and effective teamwork.
• The post is temporary, covering short term sickness, and requires a minimum of two days per week in the Bromley office, with additional office attendance expected during training.
• Some work may be required at the PRUH or Orpington offices depending on service needs.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample)

• Manage referrals from hospitals (including PRUH) and community teams for residents requiring domiciliary care support.
• Source appropriate domiciliary care agencies in line with service standards and available capacity.
• Work efficiently in a high volume, fast paced environment to ensure timely placements.
• Use multiple IT systems accurately to record referrals, update case details and monitor progress.
• Liaise with internal teams, external providers and health partners to facilitate safe and timely discharges.
• Ensure all information is processed with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Work collaboratively within the Adult Services placement team to maintain smooth service delivery.
• Support the team with administrative duties linked to placements and service coordination.
• Maintain confidentiality and work in accordance with data protection and council policies.

Skills/Experience

• Experience working in adult social care, brokerage, placements or a similar environment (desirable).
• Strong IT competence with the ability to use multiple systems quickly and accurately.
• Experience working in a fast paced, high pressure environment.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly with internal colleagues, hospitals, community teams and external providers.
• Team oriented approach with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Previous experience in hospital discharge processes or domiciliary care (advantageous).
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.

Additional Information

• Location: Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, Bromley, BR1 1AS.
• Contract: Temporary (26 weeks).
• Rate: Umbrella: £24.75 per hour.
• Work pattern: Minimum two days in the office; more during initial training. Possible work at PRUH/Orpington.