Head of Commissioning

Our client, Cambridgeshire County Council, is looking for a Head of Commissioning for children services.

This is a unique role within Cambridgeshire County Council with responsibility and accountability for budgets in excess of 56 million per annum.

Forming part of the Commissioning Service leadership team this dynamic role brings together senior accountability for a range of services that are commissioned or directly delivered by the council, to improve outcomes for vulnerable children and young people who are on the edge of care, in care and leaving care. The post-holder has responsibility for commissioned provision for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities [SEND], children with disabilities / complex needs and children & family services. Many of these services are high risk in terms of ensuring that vulnerable children and young people are safeguarded, have their assessed needs comprehensively met and outcomes achieved whilst maintaining the reputation of Cambridgeshire County Council and ensuring the Council is able to fulfil its statutory duties and responsibilities.

The services for which the post-holder is accountable include a combination of commissioned and a variety of directly delivered services. Those that are directly delivered are provided at 'arm's length' from mainstream children's services, however, in terms of delivering improved outcomes and value for money, need to be managed as commissioned service provision

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250* per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.