Head of Commissioning

Job Title: Head of Commissioning

Contract Type: Contract

Location: South East London

Industry: Locum Qualified Social Work

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Job Published: 2 days ago

Rate: £700

Location: New Shire Hall - Flexible hybrid working

Type: Temporary - 6 months

This is a unique role within Cambridgeshire County Council with responsibility and accountability for budgets in excess of £56 million per annum. Forming part of the Commissioning Service leadership team, this dynamic role brings together senior accountability for a range of services that are commissioned or directly delivered by the council, to improve outcomes for vulnerable children and young people who are on the edge of care, in care, and leaving care.

The post-holder has responsibility for commissioned provision for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), children with disabilities/complex needs, and children & family services. Many of these services are high risk in terms of ensuring that vulnerable children and young people are safeguarded, have their assessed needs comprehensively met, and outcomes achieved while maintaining the reputation of Cambridgeshire County Council and ensuring the Council is able to fulfil its statutory duties and responsibilities.