Senior Commissioning Manager- Children who are Looked After
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What you'll do
- Shape and develop high-quality placements for children and young people.
- Work strategically with providers, social care teams, education, health and wider partners.
- Increase placement sufficiency.
- Develop local provision.
- Ensure children receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
What they're looking for
- Has experience within Children’s Social Care and a strong understanding of children’s needs.
- Can build and maintain effective relationships with providers and stakeholders.
- Understands placement sufficiency, commissioning, brokerage or service development.
- Is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
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Full description from employer
Senior Commissioning Manager Children’s Services
Make a difference where it matters most.
We’re seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Commissioning Manager to help shape and develop high-quality placements for children and young people. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in Children’s Social Care who understands what good placements look like and the impact they have on outcomes.
Working strategically with providers, social care teams, education, health and wider partners, you’ll play a key role in increasing placement sufficiency, developing local provision, and ensuring children receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience within Children’s Social Care and a strong understanding of children’s needs.
- Can build and maintain effective relationships with providers and stakeholders.
- Understands placement sufficiency, commissioning, brokerage or service development.
- Is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
This is an excellent opportunity to move into or further develop your career within commissioning while continuing to make a positive impact on children’s lives.
£30.92ph paye or £40.03ph umbrella
This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.
If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.
Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.
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