SEND Commissioning Officer
England
Negotiable
Education
- Rebecca Martin
- Principal Delivery Consultant
Panoramic Associates are supporting a Local Authority with the recruitment of an
Interim SEND Commissioning Officer post for an initial three months (scope to extend) and on a full-time basis. You will be expected to attend onsite one day per week.
Role:
- Support the SEND Service and SEND Commissioner in the development of contract and commissioning arrangements across the SEND and Inclusion Service. This will include playing a key role in the data analysis, monitoring and planning for commissioned services.
- Ensure effective monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance processes are in place for all settings to benefit service users, with a particular focus on value for money, safeguarding, and high-quality services with ISP and INMSS provision
- Support the SEND Team in arranging appropriate and timely transport ensuring correct services are provided that meet individual needs, e.g. via the Schools and Colleges Transport Team. Ensure that transport and travel costs are factored into VFM assessments when considering placements.
- Ensure Placements are approved through the correct panels for approval, ensuring confirmation of packages where health and social care contributions are required.
- Ensure effective transition from Panel authorisations to Commissioning Education places, and the issuing of contracts
Requirements:
- SEND Commissioning experience
- Experience in contract management
- Have proven and relevant experience in understanding data analysis and performance tracking
Please contact Rebecca Martin or Bianca Ashwin to discuss further.
