Hybrid Head of CYPE - Home finding, Placement, Brokerage and Commissioning en Croydon Council

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3EHead of CYPE - Home finding, Placement, Brokerage and Commissioning%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3ESalary: CSRB %26pound;91,975 - %26pound;97,679%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EPermanent: 36 hours per week%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3EAbout the role%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EL.B. Croydon has a new and exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our leadership team as Head of CYPE commercial, operational placements, brokerage %26amp; market management.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun: yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EReporting directly to the Director of Children%26rsquo;s Services, you will lead and manage children%26rsquo;s placement and brokerage service, developing excellent micro-commissioning and ensuring the provision of high-quality services at the appropriate cost.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun: yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EYou will be accountable for the oversight of effective, value for money, commissioning of safe and stable placements and packages of care across children%26rsquo;s services, and high cost SEND placements.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun: yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EYou will be able to develop excellent relationships both internally and externally, bring tight financial control on commissioned spend within this area and play a key role in the departmental leadership team.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3EAbout You%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EKnowledge of children%26rsquo;s services, including the relevant policy and legislation related to the commissioning of Home finding and placement brokerage.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3ERegistered with Social Work England.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EExperience of working in a senior position in social work settings. %3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EStrong leadership skills with the ability to drive improvement, innovation and transformation.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3ESignificant experience of working in public sector partnership settings delivering tangible improvements to service outcomes.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EExperience of managing large budgets and delivering efficiencies and savings.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EExperience of working within a politically driven organisation operating at a senior level with elected or board members.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3ETrack record of successfully identifying and managing financial and delivery risks to project, programme or service delivery.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EAbility to communicate complex ideas, concepts, issues and financial information clearly and simply both verbally and in writing.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3EBenefits%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cbr%3EYou will be valued for your skills and expertise, supported by the team of experienced professionals, as well as the management at Croydon Council, one of the largest employers in the borough. We also offer:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EHighly competitive compensation package%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EAccredited Systemic Practice training%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EA range of CPD opportunities%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E29-31 days (grade equivalent) annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EA pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EContinuing Professional Development %26ndash;%26nbsp;genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EManagement development programmes%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EInvestment into your wellbeing%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EAccess to Employee Discount scheme with a range of programmes (Cycle Benefit Scheme, Retail Discounts and more)%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EWe promote flexible %26amp; hybrid working arrangements where possible to support a healthy work-life balance.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E

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Closing date:  15th August 2025 @ 11.59pm 

Disclaimer

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

 

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The Successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check which allows them to work with children.

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