What's involved with this role:
Interim Children's Services Commissioning Officer
Bournemouth 5265635
Hybrid with an exemption of 1 day a month in the office no accommodation.
Full UK driving licence
Basic DBS disclosure required for this role.
Key Requirements:
Knowledge of key national issues & programmes relevant to client group and specified outcome/service area.
Experience of commissioning implementing a Short Breaks provision
Experience of using management information, needs assessment for commissioning, performance management and monitoring and review reporting.
Experience of service development, options appraisal and system change using demonstrable programme management skills including financial management.
We are looking to develop and commission a new, co-produced Short Breaks Service at pace. We are looking for an experienced commissioner with experience of short breaks.
The successful candidate will contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of commissioning plans to deliver the Council's strategic and operational direction for children and young people, with a special focus on Short Breaks for children with SEND.
Key Responsibilities:
Contribute to the joint commissioning agenda to improve delivery and outcomes of commissioned services with a focus on the development and commissioning of the Short Breaks provision.
Develop a project plan leading to the development of the Short Break Service for children and young people with SEND, including a full tender exercise.
Provide reports on the progress of the Short Breaks retender at senior board level.
Support the co- development of the Short Breaks offer for children and young people.
Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
Unless the DBS requirement stated above is for a Basic Disclosure, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV.
Due to the number of CVs being sent to us unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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Job Ref: Bournemouth 5265635
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