Childrens Placement Commissioning Manager

2 months ago


London, United Kingdom Essential Employment Full time

Childrens Placement Commissioning Manager based in Wembley and the salary is starting at £52,929.00

This is a full time permanent role

Employer Reference:

5222551

Hybrid working, usually a minimum of 2 days in the office. These would normally be Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Commissioning Resource team is responsible for identifying external fostering, residential and family placements for children looked after aged 0-18, supported accommodation for young people aged 16+, and supporting young people leaving care with securingsettled accommodation. The team plays a crucial role in offering the children and young people we care for safety, security and stability.. Whilst being a very busy team, they are a vibrant and welcoming group to work with.

You will bring positive energy, enthusiasm and passion to the role, with a clear focus on achieving positive outcomes for the children and young people we care for.
- Experience of working in and/or managing a children’s placements team, in a local authority setting.
- Excellent communication skills, and an ability to build relationships with internal colleagues in social work teams, finance, as well as with external providers.
- Enthusiasm and tenacity to lead, shape and develop a team, bringing creativity and innovation to the way we commission placements for children and young people

**Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.



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