Children's Commissioning Manager (Care Leavers)

Children’s Commissioning Manager Initial 6-month interim contract (potential of extension) North-West England, full-time hybrid, 3 days on site per month. Up to £400 per day through FCSA Umbrella Inside IR35   An exciting new interim opportunity has arisen within a Local Authority in North-West England for a Children’s Commissioning Manager. You will report to the Service Manager for Joint Commissioning and the key focus of this role will be the operational management of commissioning functions for children’s services and lead a working group to manage the review of the Leaving Care Framework.   My client will looking to set up interviews Wednesday 25th, with a view to start as soon as possible after that.   About your duties as the Children’s Commissioning Manager, Children’s Social Care:  Working closely with budget holders and service leads and other key stakeholders to manage programmes of commissioning activity Undertake needs assessments, develop service specifications, produce business cases and to implement commissioning activity on time and within budget Provide reports on commissioning activity that include recommendations for action. Lead a working group to manage the review of the Leaving Care Framework. To assist in the joint commissioning of services with health partners, other Council Directorates, independent and voluntary sectors to ensure a “whole systems” approach to service development. To work with others to monitor and evaluate services and their performance against specific outcomes and objectives to achieve the best possible standards of service and value for money.    Your experience needed as the Children’s Commissioning Manager, Children’s Social Care:  Health and Social Care degree or similar Must be an experienced Commissioning Manager in Children's Services, with a proven track record, to provide strong commercial leadership and direction Experience working with Leaving Care teams in a commissioning capacity. Level 5 qualification or higher in a relevant discipline or similar evidence relevant to the skills and ability to do the job Experience in training and developing staff members  If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact me on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)    Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant.  Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills.  Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process