Children’s Placement Commissioning

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Tempest Resourcing Full time

Tempest Executive are looking to recruit a permanent full time Children’s Placement Commissioning Manager for a London Borough Council.

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.

As Team Manager of the Commissioning and Recourses Team, you will be responsible for leading a committed group Commissioning and Contract Officer. You will be working collaboratively with your colleagues across the department and with external providers,to deliver high-quality and well-matched placements for children looked after and accommodation for care leavers.
- 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



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