Sanctuary Personnel are looking for a SEND Commissioning Officer to work in Waltham Forest. The role is paying £55.56 per hour via an umbrella company or £43.69 via PAYE, 37.5 hours per week.
The role:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced SEND Commissioning Officer to join the London Borough of Waltham Forest and play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality, cost-effective services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the commissioning of services for children and young people with SEND, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and best practice.
- Conduct comprehensive needs analyses, gathering and analysing data to inform commissioning decisions.
- Develop, negotiate, and monitor contracts with external providers to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality services that meet the needs of children, young people, and their families.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including service providers, local authority colleagues, health professionals, educational institutions, and families, to ensure a joined-up approach to service delivery.
- Collaborate with finance teams to manage budgets effectively, ensuring value for money and efficient use of resources.
- Evaluate the impact of commissioned services through data analysis and feedback from service users, adapting and improving services as needed.
- Ensure that the voice of children, young people, and families is central to all commissioning activity.
Skills and Experience:
- Experience in a commissioning, contract management, or procurement role, ideally within the SEND, education, or health sectors.
- Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, policies, and best practice within the UK.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective partnerships.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, analyse data, and assess the effectiveness of services.
- A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond to the evolving needs of service users.
- Strong commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
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