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- Assist in sourcing, monitoring, and quality assuring placements for children and young people up to the age of 18.
- Research and provide market information to optimise the services offered for children, young people, and families.
- Work closely with social workers, foster care providers, and other relevant partners to ensure high-quality care.
- Manage emergency and long-term placements, often under time-sensitive and high-pressure conditions.
- Assist with Children’s Contract Commissioning, ensuring cost-effective and customer-focused care contracts.
- Source placements tailored to the individual needs of children and young people, ensuring value for money.
- Support placement processes for foster care, residential care, and special educational needs placements.
- Monitor performance and compliance of service providers in collaboration with senior managers.
- Maintain accurate placement records, ensuring all contractual requirements are met and reported on.
- Build strong relationships with providers, statutory bodies (e.g., OFSTED), and colleagues across services.
- Act as a point of advice for staff regarding placement procedures and resources.
- Experience in social care or children's services, ideally in placement management or commissioning.
- Ability to manage a caseload in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong negotiation skills and a good eye for detail when monitoring contracts.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage with various stakeholders.
- A passion for improving the outcomes of children and young people.
