Posted: 15 June
The role
3-month contract role with a local authority
Summary
- This is a 3-month contract role with a local authority aimed at supporting the delivery, development, and performance of the Short Breaks programme. The position is crucial for ensuring high-quality services for children and young people with disabilities and their families. It involves effective commissioning, contract management, stakeholder engagement, and continuous service improvement to meet statutory duties and local priorities.
Responsibilities
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Short Breaks offer in line with statutory requirements and council priorities.
- Monitor and evaluate service provision to ensure it meets identified needs and delivers positive outcomes.
- Contribute to service reviews and make recommendations for improvement and efficiency.
- Assist in the commissioning and procurement of Short Breaks services.
- Monitor provider performance against contracts, KPIs, and quality standards.
- Work with providers to address performance issues and drive service improvements.
Essential Experience Required
- Experience working in children’s services, social care, or a related public sector environment.
- Knowledge of SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and Short Breaks provision.
- Experience in commissioning, contract management, or service delivery support.
- Ability to analyse data, monitor performance, and produce reports.
- Experience working collaboratively with stakeholders, including service users and providers.
- Strong organisational and project support skills.
Essential Qualifications Required
- Degree in Social Care, Public Administration, Business Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Relevant professional qualification or evidence of continuous professional development is desirable.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 37 hours per week.
- Immediate start preferred.
- Workers will be provided with consistent supervision and support, while working flexibly within a hybrid work model.
- Enhanced DBS required.
- We work on a bi-weekly schedule.
The role closes soon, apply ASAP.
