Commissioning Officer

Seven Resourcing are looking for a Rehabilitation Assistant to work in Great Western Court within the rehabilitation team for Gloucestershire County Council. We are paying £16.13 per hour for this role, and is 21 hours a week. 

The role:

To support to the Specialist Commissioning Manager in securing appropriate placements to meet the particular needs of Children and Young People with additional needs including SEND.  To provide the council with access to a range of effective commissioning options with appropriate control mechanisms to ensure they provide the best outcomes for these children and young people.   

Key Responsibilities:

• To support the Specialist Commissioning Manager in creating and developing relationships with a range of institutions and establishments capable of meeting the needs of all children and young people 0 – 25 with additional needs and SEND in Gloucestershire.

  To monitor the Education Funding Agency’s High Needs place allocations.

  To create bespoke packages of support for individuals to ensure that all children and young people are supported in their most appropriate setting, including identifying opportunities for employment links (e.g supported internships)

  Management of procurement processes for educational placements where needed.

  Support the Specialist Commissioning Manager to ensure high quality, appropriate options are available to meet the needs of children and young people with additional needs including SEND.

  Management of relevant data for commissioning provision including High Needs place allocations with the Education Funding Agency.

  Produce contracts/Individual Placement Agreements as necessary at all settings including Independent Specialist Placements and Non Maintained Special Schools.

  Management of reviews of commissioning briefs/agreements for specialist and alternative in county provision, 0 – 25, and commissioning placements accordingly.

Applicant Requirements:

• Qualifications: GCSEs A-C or equivalent including at least English and Maths.

  Educated to A Level standard or equivalent experience

• Experience: 2+ years working within a similar role. 
• Compliance: Current Standard DBS check. 
• Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.
• Hours: 37 hours p/w.

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