Children's Placement Commissioning - London, United Kingdom - Tempest Resourcing

Tempest Resourcing

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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