Client:
Rutland Council Location:
Oakham, United Kingdom Job Category:
Other EU work permit required:
Yes Job Reference:
cd5b02a33762 Job Views:
9 Posted:
23.01.2025 Expiry Date:
09.03.2025 Job Description:
Liquid personnel are currently working exclusively with Rutland council to recruit for a Lead Commissioner. This role is ideal for a social worker with experience working within placement finding and commissioning or for someone currently working within a commissioning team within children and family services looking for a step up. Rutland is a small local authority that offers a very supportive management structure, small manageable caseloads, and a great work-life balance to go alongside their GOOD Ofsted rating. Duties of the Lead Commissioner Manage the effective commissioning of children’s services placements Support the service managers with commission priorities and support the team development in seeking to commission placements Report to the HoS on progress with commissioning priorities and budget savings Lead fee and price negotiations at service level Devise new service delivery models for both internal and external providers Benefits of the role Salary ranging from £43,000 – £47,000 Stable and supportive management structure Clearly defined and outlined career progression opportunities Flexible working arrangements Free onsite parking Key requirements for the role Have experience within commissioning within a LA setting Experience giving advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders In-depth knowledge of children and family services Full UK right to work and driving licence
#J-18808-Ljbffr