Will Smith
Recruitment Consultant - Children's Services
Position: Service Manager – Joint Commissioning
Department: Children’s Social Care – Commissioning and Integration
Location: Britannia House, Broadway, Bradford, BD1 1HX (Hybrid working available)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: Special C – £56,595 – £60,303
Contract: Permanent
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you have a strategic vision and the drive to lead a dynamic team?
Baltimore Consulting are proud to announce that we are working exclusively with City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council on an exciting opportunity for you to join Bradford Council as a Service Manager in Joint Commissioning in a role that will focus on commissioning Childrens Placements.
Why Bradford Council?
Bradford is a thriving, diverse city with a rich cultural heritage. As one of the largest cities in the North, we are home to over half a million people, vibrant communities, and innovative businesses. At Bradford Council, we are committed to being a great place to work and are proud to be the leading employer in our district.
About the Role
As a key member of our Children’s Commissioning and Contract Management senior management team, you will be at the forefront of developing and managing commissioning services specifically focused on children looked after and care leavers. You will develop a close working relationship with the Placements Co-ordination Team and Children’s Services Social Clare to help shape our children’s sufficiency strategy, supporting local provider markets, and ensuring we meet the diverse needs of our community.
What You’ll Do:
What We’re Looking For:
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to join a supportive, skilled, and forward-thinking team at a time of significant growth and development. Our service has tripled in size over the last 18 months, and we are looking for a dedicated service manager for placements commissioning to help us continue this journey of excellence.
Apply Now!
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a positive impact in the lives of children and young people in Bradford, we want to hear from you!
Please refer to the Job Profile for full details of the role requirements and key competencies.
For a confidential conversation about the role, please call Will Smith in our Children’s Social Care team on 0117 313 7110 or share your CV to w.smith@baltimoreconsultingltd.com
Our deadline for applications is 9/12/24 and face to face interviews in Bradford will begin week commencing 16/12/24.
Our clients 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.
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