London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Manager

• Manage the day-to-day operations and delivery of a multi-disciplinary Children's Brokerage and Quality team
• Negotiate and secure safe emergency and long-term homes for children
• Secure quality support packages, including short breaks and secure transport
• Oversee commissioning of placements and packages delivering value for money against a budget exceeding £14 million per year
• Develop the council's own children's homes locally
• Provide professional support and challenge to brokerage accommodation and support packages
• Work with senior leaders in social care
• Manage approximately eight staff, including an Advanced Practitioner, Brokerage and Quality officers, and an apprentice
• Improve outcomes and life chances for children in care, care leavers, Children in Need, and care-experienced young people

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