Team Manager, Children's Brokerage and Quality

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

. Manage the day-to-day operations and delivery of a multi-disciplinary Children's Brokerage and Quality team .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRomford • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £61,476 - £66,078 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing children's brokerage operations and quality assurance, with a focus on securing safe placements and improving outcomes for children in care. Proven ability to oversee substantial budgets and lead multi-disciplinary teams effectively.

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Children's Brokerage ManagementBudget OversightTeam LeadershipPlacement CommissioningQuality Assurance

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementPlacement CommissioningQuality AssuranceNegotiationOperational Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationSupport and Challenge

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeDBS Check

Industry Keywords

Children in CareCare LeaversVulnerable AdultsSupport PackagesEmergency Homes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
Ability to provide a supporting statement of no more than two A4 sides
Subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if appointed to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults