Head of Remote Support Services - South Shields, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom - Baltimore Consulting

Description

Service Director – Children's Commissioning
6-month interim contract to start April 2024
Remote/ Hybrid working

CV's are being reviewed immediately with a view to arrange interviews and start as soon as possible.

Reporting into the Director of Children's Social Care , you will be responsible for leading the strategic programmes of commissioning for children and families, driving innovation to deliver better outcomes and financial efficiencies.

This role will involve commissioning across the whole system that supports children and families.

Your Role as the Service Director for Children's Commissioning:

Lead commissioning of the overall portfolio of services available for key cohorts of children particular Children with EHCPs, Children Looked After, Children in Need and Children subject to a Child Protection Plan.

Assess needs and trends at a cohort and wider population level, including demand projections, in order to inform decisions, and forward planning on the range of services provided.

Support with the service's engagement across the health and education sectors , linking and aligning with colleagues who also play a role in this work, ensuring congruence and coherence across the partnership system.

Build engaging and productive working relationships with all sectors, supporting the involvement of children, parents and the voluntary sector in planning and delivery of services.

Provide collective leadership and management for staff and partners ensuring a high quality of performance and the achievement of the Council's plans.

Your previous experience as the Service Director for Children's Commissioning:

Experienced in commissioning, driving innovation and service re-design at pace , with knowledge of the children's social care agenda gained in either a local authority or relevant private sector environment , with a good knowledge of relevant legislative and statutory frameworks.

Proactive and innovative approach to influencing, negotiating and working with partners to secure service outcomes within a complex operating environment.

Educated to post-graduate level or equivalent experience in one or more of the relevant technical specialist areas.
We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)

Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.
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