Job Introduction
Role Purpose
You will be responsible for managing the placements for children in care within BCP - your decisions will make a difference to the lives of young people
Main Responsibilities
This is a unique and rare opportunity apply for the post of Placements Manager within Children’s Commissioning, Placements & Resources Team.
The role will be demanding but rewarding for the right individual, it is varied and will involve commissioning a range of accommodation and care services for children in care and care experienced young people aged 0 – 25 yrs old. An innovative and creative approach is required to ensure all services identify efficiencies, are of a high standard and achieve best value in order that BCP children and families are receiving the best services possible.
This role involves working closely with multi agency partners across Children Services (social care and education), Health and external Providers. Other responsibilities will include developing and managing the provider market, taking the lead for building relationships, management reporting and quality assuring service provision. The post holder will be part of the management team and have line management responsibility for several staff.
If you have the commitment, skills and knowledge to help us lead this service and would like to discuss the opportunity further please contact Jay Beach, Access To Resources Team Manager at jay.beach@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or telephone on 01202 096649.
Interview date in February 2024
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of commissioning concepts, partnership working and children’s social care and education (SEND) arenas.
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package for further details see here
As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. Expected to be in place 2024.
DBS
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.
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