Care Placement Specialist

3 days ago

Enfield Town, Greater London, United Kingdom CRA GROUP LIMITED Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Placements Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for commissioning a range of external care placements to meet the needs of the Council's Looked After Children.

Key Responsibilities
  • To ensure the delivery of Value for Money in all the team's commissioning processes.
  • To negotiate the costs of individual and volume agreements to deliver ongoing efficiencies.
  • To develop the provider market to meet the evolving needs of the complex client group.
  • To ensure that the appropriate contract framework is in place for each placement made.
  • To advise social workers on other staff on the most appropriate placement option available.
  • To ensure that all children and young people in external placements are safeguarded from harm and have the appropriate care packages in place to meet their needs.
  • To act as an interface between external agencies and the operational services to maximise placement stability and minimise placement disruption.
  • To contribute to the development and implementation of the Department's service strategy, its performance and its contribution to the Council's objectives.
  • To manage within a quality and equalities framework based on Council policy and performance targets, professional standards and best practice.
  • To support the Team Manager (Access to Resources) and adhere to the Council's standing orders and financial regulations.
  • To work closely with partners in Health, Education and other Council groups, external providers and the private and voluntary sector, to ensure that the most appropriate joint planning/funding arrangements are agreed and progressed.
Requirements
  • Knowledge of the range of complex needs of Looked After Children and an understanding of the most appropriate interventions to meet those needs.
  • Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing demands, respond to emergency situations and manage your workload effectively.
  • Experience in partnership working with statutory sector partners.
  • Experience in contract monitoring and performance management.
  • Experience of market management and working with external providers.
  • Experience within a statutory children's setting.
  • Knowledge and experience of systems for meaningful engagement with young people in planning, delivering and reviewing services.

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