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3 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• In this role, you will navigate evolving legislation on supported accommodation, market pressures, and the development of local authority residential homes.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• You will play a crucial role in ensuring that you provides safe, high-standard placements that lead to positive outcomes for children and young people.

• You will lead on placement strategy, ensuring oversight of regional cooperatives and shaping the market.

• You will be able to develop and implement innovative solutions that respond to legislative changes and industry trends.

• You will foster strong relationships with accommodation providers to drive service improvement and sustainability.

Essential Experience Required

• Highly organised, with a strategic mindset and a deep understanding of the current placement sufficiency landscape.

• Able to demonstrate a proven background in service development and planning, with a track record of implementing effective oversight.

• Dedicated to ensuring quality and positive outcomes for children and young people through robust placement reviews.

• Experienced in management including of complex operational practice and line management of more than one team.

• Experienced in managing a budget.

Essential Qualification Required

• Social Work England Registration Qualification is essential.

Additional information to note

• Working hours: 35 hours per week.

• The role requires a DBS.

Requirements

Requirements

• Highly organised with a strategic mindset

• Proven background in service development and planning

• Experience in management and budgeting

• Social Work England Registration Qualification

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