Our client is a large local government organisation and looking for an experienced Commissioning professional to join their team. This is initially a 3 month contract which may be extended for the right aspplicant
You will
*Support the SEND Leadership Team in leading the development and implementation of change projects leading to improved integrated working and better outcomes for children.
*To deputise for the SEND Sufficiency Service Manager and facilitate the continued delivery of the service.
*To provide line management, supervision, and work oversight to the Specialist Commissioning Team.
*Support and develop key networks and relationships both internally and externally, including with other teams and agencies supporting children and families - to ensure services are working together to support children and young people.
*Work closely with education settings, legal services, and other practitioners on all aspects of quality assurance and sufficiency.
*Work with providers to provide constructive challenge and support to improve outcomes for children, including investigating complaints and contacts from parents and regulators
*Develop, manage and implement appropriate commissioning processes for Section 19 and EOTAS, including safeguarding oversight.
*Work in partnership with the internal education services and Altus school to develop specialist outreach support for children at risk of/or have been excluded.
*Develop and implement processes to reduce the number of children/young people with EHCPs who are currently or potentially children missing education (CME) and engage them in their learning.
*Develop, manage, monitor and evaluate the quality of all commissioned specialist/post 16 education across localities, addressing any issues of inconsistency and compliance and ensuring services are child centred and outcome focused
PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS INSIDE SCOPE OF IR35