Placements Officer

Job description

Make a difference. Find the right home. Change a child's future.

About Nurture Fostering

Nurture Fostering is an independent fostering agency based in Lewisham, South East London. We are committed to providing children and young people who are unable to live with their birth families with safe, stable and nurturing foster homes where they can feel valued, supported and thrive.

We are currently looking for a dedicated, organised and compassionate Placements Officer to join our placements team.

About the Role

Our placements team plays a vital role in ensuring that children and young people who are entering or are already in care are matched with the most suitable approved foster carers within our agency.

The successful candidate will help identify appropriate placements by carefully considering each child's individual needs, background, circumstances and care plan, alongside the experience, skills and availability of our approved foster carers.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who understands the importance of safe, stable and well-planned placements and is passionate about achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate placement referrals and identify suitable foster care placements for children and young people.

Match children's individual needs with the skills, experience and capacity of approved foster carers.

Liaise effectively with local authorities, social workers, foster carers and internal colleagues to facilitate appropriate placements.

Review referral information and assess placement suitability in line with safeguarding requirements and the needs of the child.

Maintain accurate placement records and ensure information is communicated clearly and promptly to relevant professionals.

Support the placement process from initial referral through to placement confirmation.

Contribute to placement stability by helping to identify potential challenges and ensuring relevant information is shared appropriately.

Manage competing priorities and respond effectively to urgent placement requests.

Work collaboratively with colleagues to promote the welfare, safety and best interests of every child.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English