Provider Relations and Individual Contracts Support Officer
- Exeter, Devon
- Full Time
- £30,518 - £33,699 per annum
Be a part of something meaningful. Do it for Devon.
The Homes for Children Team is seeking a Provider Relations and Individual Contracts Support Officer to undertake the home finding activity for children and young people in the care of Devon County Council.
What you'll be doing
You will be working in a team that is dedicated to finding homes for children and young people in care across Devon.
This will mean that:
- You will have strong communication skills, both written and verbally, with the ability to build positive working relationships and effectively challenge when needed.
- You will be organised and methodical in your approach to finding homes for children, with the ability to multi-task and effectively prioritise competing demands to ensure that the right home is found in line with the child’s plan and outcomes.
- You will liaise with various internal teams, from social work teams, Fostering Devon, procurement, commissioning, and finance.
- You will also need to be able to keep accurate records of your work and may be asked to produce court statements to demonstrate the activity that has been undertaken to find a child or young person a home.
- You will work well under pressure, and have the ability to be solution focused.
- You will develop a good understanding of Devon’s sufficiency and difference between different types of social care settings for children in care and care leavers. You will have an understanding of where the gaps are in the market and share information with commissioners.
- You will undertake individual placement cost negotiation to ensure value for money against social care budgets.
- You will develop an understand of relational commissioning and support the work to develop Devon County Council commissioning arrangements and market development.
Our offer to you
Working for Devon County Council (DCC) has all the benefits that you can expect from a large employer. In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer:
- 26 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2024.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme -more information can be found on the Peninsula Pensions website.
- Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme – available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life.
- Flexible working opportunities, including home-working (subject to the needs of the role).
- Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts scheme.
For an informal conversation please contact Amber Wallis on Amber.Wallis@devon.gov.uk
How to apply
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
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- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
- For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
- We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Reference: REQ010388