Uzma Manzoor
Placement Manager
Bradford
Summary
Experienced Placement Manager with a robust background in managing safe and suitable placements for young people aged 16–18, including unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC). Skilled in conducting in-depth assessments, developing tailored support plans, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding regulations and fostering standards. Culturally sensitive and multilingual, with strong collaboration skills across social care, education, and health services. Eager to contribute to a dynamic fostering agency by supporting children and carers through effective family matching and placement management.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Placement Manager
New Horizonss
2023.01 - Current
- Manage placements for care leavers and UASC, ensuring suitability, stability, and cultural sensitivity.
- Assess referrals and conduct risk assessments to determine the best fit for individual needs.
- Develop person-centered support plans in collaboration with social workers and other professionals.
- Ensure compliance with Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations and Standards (March 2023).
- Monitor placement outcomes, and maintain up-to-date records aligned with safeguarding requirements.
- Review and update internal policies to reflect current legislation.
Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officer
Bradford College
2021.05 - 2023.11
- Led safeguarding referrals and managed disclosures involving students with complex needs
- Supported young people with emotional and mental health challenges
- Delivered wellbeing programmes and collaborated with external support agencies
Family Key Worker – Early Help & Prevention
Bradford Council
2019.07 - 2021.05
- Supported children and families stepped down from Children’s Social Care
- Used Signs of Safety framework for holistic family assessments
- Developed action plans in partnership with families and agencies to promote child safety and wellbeing
- Worked with asylum-seeking, refugee, and BAME families to ensure equitable access to support
Prevention Worker
Bradford Council
2018.10 - 2019.07
- Delivered evidence-based parenting and domestic abuse programmes (e.g., Nurturing, Talking Teens, Freedom)
- Provided one-to-one and group support to vulnerable families in need of early intervention
Family Support Worker
Action for Children / Communityworks
2008.01 - 2018.01
- Delivered early help and targeted support to families experiencing multiple disadvantages including domestic abuse and poverty
- Promoted family engagement with education, housing, and community services
Disability Inclusion Worker
Barnardo’s
2005.01 - 2007.01
- Provided early intervention support for families of children with disabilities and complex needs
- Facilitated access to inclusive educational and social services
Parental Liaison Officer
St Edmund’s Nursery School
2003.01 - 2005.01
- Engaged hard-to-reach families through parenting workshops, stay-and-play sessions, and early years learning support
Family Aid Worker
Burnett Fields Family Centre (Bradford LA)
2001.01 - 2003.01
- Supported families on child protection plans and conducted parenting interventions
- Developed support plans, supervised contacts, and contributed to social care assessments
Education
BA (Hons) - Social Policy Studies
University of Bradford
Bradford 2004.01 - 2006.01
GNVQ - Health & Social Care
Carlton Bolling College
Bradford 1998.01 - 2004.01
Level 5 Diploma - Children, Young People, and Families Manager
Skills
- Working towards Level 5 Diploma in managing children and families
- Skilled in placement matching, referral assessment, and support planning
- Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building abilities
- Proficient in LCS, EHM, Excel, Outlook; skilled in maintaining accurate records and writing detailed reports
Timeline
Placement Manager
New Horizonss
2023.01 - Current
Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officer
Bradford College
2021.05 - 2023.11
Family Key Worker – Early Help & Prevention
Bradford Council
2019.07 - 2021.05
Prevention Worker
Bradford Council
2018.10 - 2019.07
Family Support Worker
Action for Children / Communityworks
2008.01 - 2018.01
Disability Inclusion Worker
Barnardo’s
2005.01 - 2007.01
BA (Hons) - Social Policy Studies
University of Bradford
2004.01 - 2006.01
Parental Liaison Officer
St Edmund’s Nursery School
2003.01 - 2005.01
Family Aid Worker
Burnett Fields Family Centre (Bradford LA)
2001.01 - 2003.01
GNVQ - Health & Social Care
Carlton Bolling College
1998.01 - 2004.01