Placements Officer - Adults - Community Response

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

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.

About you…

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.

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.

Our benefits…

• 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Paid employee volunteering scheme.
• Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.

Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.

Our values...

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Reasonable adjustments...

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.

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.

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Jo Jennings - Principal Placements Officer - Adults : Tel 01344 351414

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please.