Commissioning Manager

As the Children & Young People Commissioned Placements Team Manager, you will oversee the commissioning and management of placements for children and young people, ensuring each placement is suitable and meets high-quality standards. You'll be responsible for implementing strategic planning, managing resources, and leading a team dedicated to providing effective placement solutions that respond to the diverse needs of children and young people.,

• Lead, manage, and develop a team responsible for assessing, commissioning, and monitoring placements for children and young people.
• Work collaboratively with social work teams, education, health, service providers, and external agencies to secure high-quality placements.
• Ensure placement services comply with statutory, regulatory, and safeguarding standards.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of commissioned placements, implementing improvement plans as needed.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and practices to enhance service delivery.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively, aligning with organisational priorities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for complex placement cases, providing guidance and resolution strategies.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring the team delivers child-centered, cost-effective, and responsive services.
  
  A degree in Social Work, Social Care, or a related field, with relevant professional registration
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a social work manager
• Thrive in a fast paced "duty" environment
• Demonstrable experience in managing placements for children and young people within a social care or similar setting
• Proven experience in team management, including supervision, staff development, and performance management
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and regulatory requirements related to children's placements
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in budget management, contract management, and resource allocation.
• Proven ability to utilise data in order to inform team management, team development, and resource allocation
• A commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the team and service delivery, We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire's diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a 'customer facing role' must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

There is an exciting opportunity to join the Gloucestershire Children Young People Commissioned Placements. In GCC CYP Coms, we are committed to supporting children and young people by providing quality placements that ensure their safety, well-being, and developmental needs are met. Our aim is to create a nurturing environment for every child in our care, maximise their potential and building brighter futures. We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated Team Manager to lead our Commissioned Placements team, playing a key role in shaping the future of services for children and young people.

Why Join Us?
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.
• Work within a supportive and dedicated team that values professional development and personal growth.
• Access to training opportunities and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
In return we will offer you:
• Regular formal and informal support.
• Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision.
• Access to relevant training and career progression.
• Annual leave of 25.5 days (pro rata) up to 30.5 days (pro rata) after 5 years employment.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply).
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality homes for children and are ready to lead a team dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people, we would love to hear from you!