Head of Commissioning Provider Services
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Sandwell Childrens Trust
Head of Commissioning & Provider Services
Permanent Full time with Hybrid working supported
per annum
Additional Benefits:
- Relocation package up to 6500
- Defined benefits pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 20.5
- Annual leave of up to 31 days plus 8 Bank Holidays plus a concessionary day at Christmas plus up to 5 additional days for long service recognition and the opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days holiday
- Paid birthday off in addition to the annual leave entitlement
- Employee benefits scheme including lease cars bike scheme salary sacrifice for new technology and high street discounts
- Service awards from 2 5 10 and every 5 years onward
Deadline for applications is Sunday 18th May 2025
At Sandwell Childrens Trust we firmly believe that the voice of the child should be at the centre of everything we do. We are on an ambitious journey to ensure that children and families in Sandwell are safe and empowered to thrive.
Join our journey as our Head of Commissioning & Provider Services
As part of Sandwell Childrens Trusts ongoing journey we are looking to appoint a Head of Commissioning and Provider Servies. This is an incredible opportunity for a visionary leader to join us during this transformational period. As the Head of Strategic Commissioning & Provider Services you will spearhead our newly formed department encompassing the Trusts Ofstedrated Good Internal Fostering Agency Hollies Family Time Centre strategic commissioning and homefinding (placements) functions.
You will play a pivotal role in planning managing and delivering highquality services that align with our mission of creating better futures. This position requires a balance of strategic vision and operational expertise to ensure we commission responsibly while achieving the best outcomes for children and families.
Commissioning and homefinding plays a key role in delivering the strategic objectives and it is more important than ever that we organise and commission support that not only maintains and enables the development and delivery of good quality effective services; but also ensures we are seizing new opportunities commissioning responsibly and getting the best financial and social value for public expenditure within a balanced budget which also brings new opportunities innovation and collaboration.
Your role is crucial in leading the development of highquality relationships with both internal and external partners throughout the Trust and the wider Sandwell and Metropolitan Borough. This engagement fosters strong leadership and ambitious goals for our families and adults who are essential stakeholders in all our commissioning decisions.
Your Key Responsibilities as Head of Commissioning & Provider Services
- Develop and manage services with a focus on quality innovation and social value.
- Forge strong relationships with internal and external partners driving systemwide improvements for children and families.
- Champion codesigned solutions and preventative strategies working collaboratively to build resilience for children young people adults parents/carers and communities.
- Deliver the key aspects of the Trusts Sufficiency Strategy in relation to this role.
- Align resources effectively focusing on evidencebased approaches to achieve clear measurable outcomes.
- Being clear and consistent about the outcomes we expect and judging what we do against them.
Your skills & attributes as the Head of Commissioning & Provider Services
- A strong track record of strategic commissioning and home finding experience within a childrens services setting.
- Experience of relevant Fostering regulations and national minimum standards to be able to offer management and leadership support to the registered manager for the IFA to build high quality services
- An understanding of the policy context and knowledge of current relevant legislation and statutory duties/best practice in the field of childrens services.
- A strong track record in creating & sustaining successful partnership working problem solving and leading teams.
- Proven experience of directly impacting high quality effective services through improvement initiatives bringing innovation and efficiency whilst maintaining value for money.
- You will be knowledgeable enthusiastic and experienced inservice reform programmes and an excellent understanding of the agenda for children.
Why Sandwell Childrens Trust
By joining our team you will be making a real difference in the lives of children and families. We are dedicated to driving meaningful change and ensuring the best outcomes for those we serve.
Deadline for applications is Sunday 18th May 2025 or a confidential discussion about this role please contact our recruitment partners at Baltimore Consulting.
Together lets create a brighter safer future for Sandwells children.
(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)
Sandwell Childrens Trust are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process
Please find below links to JD/PS
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
