Service Manager - Children's Residential & Commissioning

Service Manager Childrens Residential & Commissioning

Initial 3-6 month contract

Inside IR35

£400-£500 per day (Umbrella)

Home Counties, Local Authority (Hybrid working)

Whilst the team looks to appoint a permanent postholder, my client is looking for an experienced senior leader with expertise within Childrens Residential and Commissioning Services for Children Looked After.

The role will be responsible for a team of commissioners delivering services across Fostering, Domiciliary, Supported Accommodation, Childrens Homes and Adoption. In addition, the portfolio will have oversight of a number of existing Childrens Homes with plans to further scope and open 5 more.

The client is looking to review CVs ASAP with a view to start in November following interviews taking place within the week.

About your role as the Service Manager Childrens Residential & Commissioning:

Working closely with the Head of Corporate Parenting and the Assistant Director, you will drive the capital agenda to create more internal provision within the council.

You will look to increase the existing portfolio of childrens homes (Good & Outstanding) by 5 including the sourcing of properties, set up and recruitment/registration

You will deliver operational oversight of the commissioning function, working with your commissioners to foster effective local relationships with providers for Childrens Services.

Your required experience as theService Manager Childrens Residential & Commissioning:

You will be an experienced Senior Manager operating at a minimum of Service Manager or above within Childrens Social Care/Residential

Oversight experience within Childrens Provider Services and Placements

You will demonstrate working in a proactive nature at pace with exceptional relationship building skills with stakeholders at all levels

You will be resourceful and have a strong ability to trouble shoot

If youre interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact me on 0117 3137110 or apply today

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)

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