We have an exciting role on offer within our Strategic Procurement and Commissioning service as a Placement Manager.
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We are looking to appoint a Placement Manager in our Children's Commissioning Team. This role is responsible for supporting Children's Services in sourcing high quality external placements that can meet the need of our children and young people.
We are looking for a candidate who has a relationship management approach to work, as well as, having strong negotiations skills and the ability to work under pressure and can deal with sensitive situations. This would be an excellent career development opportunity for an experienced placement officer or an experienced social care worker who is looking for a new challenge.
This post is in the Children's Commissioning Team and will manage two Assistance Placement Officers. The post will work closely with the Children's Commissioning Manager and Health Practice Lead and will be managed by the Interim Head of Service for Commissioning & Procurement.
This is a hybrid working role with a requirement to be office based two days, with the ability to work from home for the remainder of your working week.
If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!
In return we can offer:
* Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
* Excellent pension plus top-up options.
* Staff networks run by our staff for our staff.
* Flexible working (dependent on job role).
* Electric car lease scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee benefits portal including Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme.
* Staff lottery.
* Travel and car parking schemes.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Fantastic career progression opportunities and lots more!
If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and want to find out more then please contact Claire Walker, Interim Head of Service via phone 01642 728415 or via email .
We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.