Casual Car Documentation- The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use.

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.

Key Role Accountabilities:

Ensure that tendering and contracting processes run effectively and that contracted services meet the needs of children and young people.

Contribute towards the development of and commissioning and purchasing plans, including a decommissioning plan where required, including taking relevant actions and recommending services. This will include assisting in the successful delivery of the Children's Placements Sufficiency Strategy.

Complete a range of contract management functions, which will include; Quality Assurance and Commissioning Visits, Contract Management Meetings, Provider Forums and whole service reviews.

The ability to analyse the impact and performance of a commissioned service; utilising a range skills such as analysing electronic and paper data, liaising with internal and external professionals.

Ensure providers are delivering in accordance with regulatory requirements; such as Ofsted, QCQ and national and local best practice.

Create, develop and maintain appropriate management information systems to a high standard and record detailed, accurate information.

Identify, interpret and extract information from a variety of sources, ensuring that outstanding information is followed up and ensuring the accuracy and consistency of information, using initiative to resolve problems.

Where the post holder is disabled, every effort will be made to supply all necessary aids, adaptations or equipment to allow them to carry out all the duties of the job. If, however, a certain task proves to be unachievable, job redesign will be given full consideration

Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .