The client is seeking a Head of Childrens Commissioning (Quality & Contracts) for a minimum 6-month interim contract in North-West England. This full-time hybrid role will require on average 2 days on site per week, offering up to 600 per day through FCSA Umbrella inside IR35. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Quality & Improvement, the main responsibilities will include negotiating contracts with residential providers and establishing a QA Framework for them. The successful candidate will also provide strategic leadership to the multi-agency children's safeguarding partnership to ensure high-quality services for children and families.
Key duties for the Head of Childrens Commissioning will involve reviewing and negotiating high-cost contracts with Residential Providers, as well as implementing a QA Framework for external providers. The role will require strong leadership skills to drive the delivery of safeguarding and quality assurance services within the children's social care sector. This interim opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact on the quality of services provided to vulnerable children and families in the region.
The ideal candidate will have experience in commissioning services for children and families, with a focus on quality and contracts. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to provide strategic leadership to multi-agency partnerships will be essential for success in this role. The client is looking for a dedicated professional who can drive the delivery of high-quality safeguarding services and ensure the best possible outcomes for children and families in need of support.