Placements Officer - Adults - Community Response

While the work can at times be challenging and fast-paced, there is also space to think creatively, develop new approaches and make a real difference. No two days are the same and you will be supported to grow your skills and confidence within a stable, well-managed service that is focused on continuous improvement and delivering the best possible outcomes for Bracknell Forest residents.

About the team…
We are a small, supportive team who work closely together with Adult Social Care to deliver a high-quality placements service. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do and we value open communication, shared problem-solving and mutual support.

Key responsibilities…
Working as part of a team, you will be required to process and respond to referrals for support from care teams and to respond with options within agreed framework deadlines.
Building relationships and knowledge of providers and services as part of the sourcing process.
QA referrals for support to ensure they are person centred and Care Act compliant.
Responsible for adding service lines to the Adult Social Care system so that providers are paid and individuals are charged in accordance with their financial assessment.
To cover the Duty role in times of pressure.

Interview date
Interviews will be held 5th to 8th May 2026.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

As a Placements Officer - Adults, you will be a confident and organised professional with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will be comfortable problem-solving, offering practical solutions and working effectively under pressure to meet challenging deadlines.

You will have the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records and work collaboratively with colleagues and external providers. A strong focus on quality, attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring person-centred, compliant care arrangements are essential., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

We have a great opportunity for a Placements Officer - Adults with the Commissioning team, on a full time, permanent basis.

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.