Commissioning Manager - Cared for Children

Rochdale Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to oversee children's placements and lead the commissioning function across Children's Social Care. The role requires strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with a focus on improving outcomes for children and young people. If you have a relevant qualification and experience in this field, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading and motivating staff.
• Experience in children's social care is preferred.
• Ability to develop strategic plans for commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Manage children's placements in residential and independent markets.
• Design service specifications and monitor service delivery outcomes.
• Line management responsibility for Placement Officers.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Management

Education

Relevant qualification in social care or similar

Job description

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About the Role

The role involves working closely with providers in Rochdale, Greater Manchester and across the North West. This role will work closely with the Strategic Lead for Children's Commissioning to deliver the commissioning function across Children's Social Care.

You will be responsible for the management of children's placements in the residential, supported accommodation and independent fostering market ensuring the best possible outcomes for our Children and Young People. The role will involve aspects of service commissioning, from supporting on the development of strategic plan for Commissioning, designing service specifications and monitoring the impact of service delivery against outcome and key performance indicators including monitoring of children\'s placements within the independent market.

The role will have line management responsibility for the two Placement Officers within Children's Social Care.

About you

We are currently seeking an experience, enthusiastic and inspirational Commissioning Manager who can implement our vision within Children's Social Care.

We\'re looking for an individual who has a proven track record of leading, motivating and managing staff. You will bring a record of record of success in communicating and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.

About us

The role offers an exciting opportunity to join the Children\'s Commissioning Team in ensuring that children and young people achieve their outcomes and makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our children and young people. The Commissioning Team are a forward thinking team that values innovation.

To apply

To apply for this job role please complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the person specification of the job role. Please include reference to your qualification that is specified on the person specification, if this applies to you.

The interview date is 10 October 2025.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to a DBS under the Child Workforce

If you are interested in what we are offering, and have the skills we are looking for we want to hear from you. If you would like to discuss the post further please contact Sarah Tonge on 01706 924135

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application