Lead Commissioner for Children's Services

2 weeks ago


Walsall, United Kingdom Spinwell Full time

Role: Lead Commissioner for Childrens Services REF 16471
Contract Length: 6 months
Location: Hybrid/Walsall
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £450 per day

Spinwell is recruiting for a Lead Commissioner for Childrens Services for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

**RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LEAD COMMISSIONER FOR CHILDRENS SERVICES**
- The post holder has responsibility for all aspects of the commissioning and contracting of services provided to CYP and families.
- To deliver strategic priorities, develop joint commissioning opportunities that ensures CYP and their families achieve their desired outcomes in line with statutory legislation and Childrens Services WR4C work programme.
- Develop and maintain strategic partnership approaches and the development of responsive and innovative partnership services.
- Responsible for the implementation of effective commissioning arrangements for CYP and families and ensuring quality service provision and a robust contract management approach.
- Lead on all commissioning for council children’s commitments to joint commissioning with ICB’s and Regional LAs.

**SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE LEAD COMMISSIONER FOR CHILDRENS SERVICES**
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience of leading on commissioning and development of strategies and plans for services for Children, Young People and Families.
- Experience of implementing a complex and challenging work programme for both self and team.
- A sound understanding of all legal, commercial, regulator, operational and political aspects of all services delivered to Children in Need, Need of Protection, Looked After Children, SEND direct services and Leaving Care.
- Substantial experience having worked at a senior management level understanding the nature of operational services and staff within LA children’s services regarding SEND, LAC and Safeguarding.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract

Work Location: In person



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