About us
We are looking for an experienced commissioning officer to cover 12 months maternity leave in a fast paced role finding homes for cared for children.
You will join an experienced and supportive team who will help you in developing the roles and responsibilities. You will be supported to develop and enhance your skills in a team which values opportunities and progression.
As a people centered and values-based organisation Salford really is a great place to work. With a positive permission culture and can do approach, we embrace innovation and encourage performance.
About you
If you are enthusiastic about outcomes for children and young people and have some experience of commissioning or procurement we want to hear from you. We are a values based team and your style and approach will reflect our values of pride, passion, people and personal responsibility. You will be passionate about what you do, always striving to improve things, valuing and respecting others’ contribution. You will take pride in your work and learn from when things do go wrong; you will enjoy taking personal responsibility to resolve issues and change what you do and how you do it to make a difference.
Please ensure that you evidence the knowledge and experience required in the ‘what we need from you’ section of our role profile.
About the role
These posts are varied and will support colleagues in all aspects of children’s commissioning.
The key outcomes of this role are:
* Children and young people have access to the services they need, in the right place at the right time.
* The commissioning team is well respected and works closely with colleagues across children’s services and the wider council.
* Strong commissioning arrangements are in place which evidence good performance and outcomes for children and young people.
* Brokerage activities are compliant with procurement regulations and are completed efficiently.
* Commissioning Managers are supported to complete all aspects of the commissioning cycle.
For more information or to arrange an informal discussion about the roles, please contact rowena.brown@salford.gov.uk
Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check currently £21.50. The payment for this will be deducted from your first four months’ salary payments at a rate of £5.38 per month. If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment of £21.50.
We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.
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