Placement Service Leader
2 days ago
We are seeking a highly experienced Commissioning Manager to lead our placements service, shaping the future of services for children and young people in care. This is a key role that will play a significant part in improving the journey for Gloucestershire's children in care.
The successful candidate will have strong social work skills and experience, as well as the ability to use their knowledge and training to make the right placement first time for children in care. They will be responsible for leading a team of Commissioning Officers who review current placements for children in care, dealing with day-to-day issues and managing crisis situations that arise.
This is a busy and fast-paced role that requires resilience and flexibility, working to tight deadlines. However, it also offers the opportunity to be part of a management team that is passionate about finding the right home for every child or young person. The team works closely together, with daily MS Teams calls and a lively MS Teams chat stream.
Requirements- Strong social work skills and experience
- Ability to use knowledge and training to make the right placement first time for children in care
- Leadership skills, with the ability to lead a team of Commissioning Officers
- Resilience and flexibility, with the ability to work to tight deadlines
- A salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Flexible and agile working opportunities, with hybrid working arrangements available
- 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
- An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
- Career development and qualification opportunities
- Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees
- An in-house Occupational Health service
- Employee discount scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
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