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 required.
Basic DBS disclosure required for this role.
Key Requirements:
1. Knowledge of key national issues & programmes relevant to client group and specified outcome/service area.
2. Experience of commissioning implementing a Short Breaks provision.
3. Experience of using management information, needs assessment for commissioning, performance management and monitoring and review reporting.
4. 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:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Provide reports on the progress of the Short Breaks retender at senior board level.
4. Support the co-development of the Short Breaks offer for children and young people.
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