Job Description

26,403 - 27,254 per year. Are you ready to make a real difference for children and young people? Swansea Council is recruiting a Commissioning and Placement Support Officer who will play a vital role in ensuring children are placed in settings that best meet their needs and support their outcomes. Temporary until March 2027.

Post title:

Commissioning and Placement Support Officer x2

Post number:

SS.73959

Salary:

26,403 - 27,254 per year

Job description:

Commissioning and Placement Support Officer (SS.73959) Job description (PDF, 301 KB)

Directorate/department:

Social Services

Apply online now for post SS.73959

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Closing date:

11.45pm, 11 November 2025

Further information

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In this child-focused, outcome-driven role, you will:


Work alongside the Operational Commissioning Officer to identify and secure placements that enable children to achieve their goals and aspirations.


Maintain accurate records and support the commissioning process, always prioritising the needs and voices of children.


Build positive relationships with providers, families, and colleagues to ensure every child receives the right support at the right time.


Contribute to team meetings and service improvements, using feedback from children and young people to shape better outcomes.


We are looking for:

A good standard of education and strong IT, numeracy, and organisational skills.

Experience in customer service and relationship building.


The ability to work flexibly, accurately, and at pace.


A commitment to equality, inclusion, and listening to children's voices.

Join our team and help deliver services that put children first and focus on outcomes that matter.


This role requires a DBS check and a commitment to safeguarding.

Safeguarding

Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors.

Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding

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