Children's Brokerage & Quality Lead

London Borough of Havering; Romford; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Havering is seeking a Team Manager for Children’s Brokerage and Quality to oversee commissioning of placements and support packages for vulnerable children across the borough. The role involves managing a small team, ensuring value for money within a £14m budget, and driving the development of in-house children's homes.

You will work in a hybrid environment in Romford, reporting to the Assistant Director of Children’s Commissioning, and collaborate with senior social care

Responsibilities

• Manage approximately 8 staff including the Advanced Practitioner, Brokerage and Quality officers and an apprentice.
• Commission placements and packages that deliver value for money against a budget of over £14m per annum.
• Help develop and deliver our ambition of creating and running our own children’s homes locally.
• Provide professional support and challenge to brokerage accommodation for children in care and care leavers, including secure transport where needed.

Job description

London Borough of Havering is seeking a Team Manager for Children’s Brokerage and Quality to oversee commissioning of placements and support packages for vulnerable children across the borough. The role involves managing a small team, ensuring value for money within a £14m budget, and driving the development of in-house children's homes.

You will work in a hybrid environment in Romford, reporting to the Assistant Director of Children’s Commissioning, and collaborate with senior social care