Practice Manager - Commissioning and Brokerage at East Sussex County Council

Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commissioning, Brokerage, Contract Monitoring, Quality Assurance, Compliance, Communication Skills, Negotiation, Influencing, Risk Assessment, Safeguarding

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Are you an experienced commissioner, with an understanding of brokerage and contract monitoring in social care? If so this job could be for you. The Placement & Commissioning team is responsible for sourcing, matching, and reviewing placements for children and young people in care. The role involves contract monitoring, quality assurance and compliance for contracts and frameworks, working closely with the wider team and service, providers and the South east regional care cooperative. The essential criteria as per the JD is: Experience of working in a commissioning, brokerage and contracting role Understanding of providers complexities in social care Excellent communication skills, with a proven track record in high level negotiations and influencing Ability to effectively risk assess and safeguard in complex environments To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. Interviews will take place in person at St Mary's House, Eastbourne within two weeks of the closing date. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training. For an informal discussion please contact: Donna Collins – Operations Manager: donna.collins@eastsussex.gov.uk For a career that changes Children's lives, choose East Sussex! Additional Information This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad. Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Responsibilities

The role involves sourcing, matching, and reviewing placements for children and young people in care, along with contract monitoring and quality assurance. The Practice Manager will work closely with the wider team, service providers, and the South East regional care cooperative.