Placements Commissioning Specialist

4 weeks ago

Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, United Kingdom Achieving for Children Full time

About the Role


As a Placements Commissioning Officer at Achieving for Children, you will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of Placements Commissioning services across Social Care, SEN and Health in the most efficient and cost-effective ways.


You will respond to requests from Social Care Practitioners to identify suitable placements/care provision that support choice, independence and cost objectives by liaising with providers and assessors.


Your key responsibilities will include:



  • Commissioning suitable placements across Social Care, SEN, Health and Housing economy and ensuring package and placement costs with providers are secured within contractual framework, securing 'value for money' and quality.
  • Reviewing contracts and service level/placement agreements through appropriate monitoring and contract compliance systems and liaising with professionals, undertaking monitoring visits and investigations as necessary to ensure the service meets agreed standards and have necessary safeguards in place to protect vulnerable clients.
  • Delivering delegated activities in relation to commissioning, contract management, policy and planning activity as identified and contributing to the delivery of strategic commissioning intentions identified as part of the Commissioning Service.

About You


To be successful in this role, you will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people and demonstrating the following:



  • A professional understanding of all the legal aspects of placements and commissioning activity and acting professionally when faced with difficult situations.
  • An understanding of issues relating to children's, education, health and social care services, awareness of relevant policies and policies of other public bodies relating to Children's Services and Adults Services.
  • Demonstrable understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection in relation to social care legislation.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills that are open and persuasive including negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Strong organisational abilities including time management, creative-thinking, problem-solving, multitasking, an ability to use your own initiative and to prioritise workloads to meet agreed deadlines and work with others to resolve challenges and work in a solution focused manner.

About Our Benefits


Achieving for Children offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month, local government salary and pension scheme, flexible working options, a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme and a range of staff benefits and discounts.


To learn more about the benefits of working for Achieving for Children, please visit our website.


Equality and Diversity


Achieving for Children is committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.


Safeguarding


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).


For More Information


Please visit our website to learn more about Achieving for Children and the role of Placements Commissioning Officer.


Contact Us


If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Sharon Rooprah by email or phone.


Application Information


We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.


Important Information


Please note that successful shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit a skills test as well as a verbal interview.


Achieving for Children have a set start date for successful candidates and candidates are advised to prepare for this in case of a job offer to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.


The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the government website for right to work guidance.


We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams.


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