Service Director - Children's Commissioning & Performance

Somerset Council; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in England seeks an experienced commissioning professional to lead a self-improving service focused on children's welfare. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of social care or education commissioning. To apply, use the link provided before the closing date of 13 November.

Responsibilities

• Lead a self-improving service in commissioning.
• Utilize extensive knowledge of the commissioning landscape.

Job description

Overview

Our new Children & Young People’s plan was co-produced with the energetic input of over 6,000 children across Somerset. So when we say that “we have a shared vision that Somerset’s children and young people grow up in a safe, child-friendly county that supports them to be happy, healthy and prepared for adulthood”, we’re confident they agree.

As a new organisation, Somerset Council is wholeheartedly committed to doing things differently, and better – and we’re building a solid reputation for delivery. One good example is our award-winning Homes and Horizons model, designed to provide a stable home for our most complex children and increase their life chances through better educational results and improved mental health and wellbeing. We’ve also implemented a successful and innovative community-based early help model called Connect Somerset which supports the social care reforms agenda.

Role and focus

There’s always more to do, and we’re looking for an experienced, focused commissioning professional to lead a self-improving service that’s set itself the highest standards. Whether your career to date has been in social care or education, you’ll have an extensive and sophisticated knowledge of the commissioning landscape, and the courage and skillset to lead this vital work from the front.

Alternatively, if you’d like to arrange an informal conversation with Dawn Faulkner or Rob Naylor at Faerfield, please call 0121 312 3755.

Closing date

Closing date: 13 November.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.