Do you want your work to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people in our care? This is a brilliant opportunity to join a new team in a new role where your focus will be on ensuring children and young people in our care get the right support at the right time, while securing the best value for money.
This post is temporary for 2 years, with the possibility of extension. The role is based in Durham County Council.
What is involved?
You will be joining the Durham Cares Sufficiency Programme Team and as Sufficiency Delivery Lead will lead on the delivery of projects within the complex improvement programme, aiming to reduce reliance on costly placements. You will drive forward work to review current arrangements, develop an understanding of the provider market, explore new partnership opportunities, work with commissioning colleagues to assess and review existing frameworks and develop solutions, and support planning and development of care options that meet the needs of children and young people.
You will:
- Lead and deliver projects within the Durham Cares Sufficiency Programme, including planning, risk management and progress tracking
- Monitor and track impact, supporting development of systems and reporting to measure outcomes and cost improvements
- Produce reports, strategies and business plans to support informed decision-making
- Work collaboratively with internal teams, partners and providers to develop solutions and improve services
- Support and deputise for the Programme Manager, helping to guide and coordinate team activity
What will I need?
- Relevant degree and/or professional qualification
- Experience of commissioning within local authority or health services
- Planning/managing/co‑ordinating large projects or programmes
- Budget monitoring and cost control
- Working effectively with senior managers, stakeholders and colleagues
- Working collaboratively in a multi‑professional/multi‑agency environment
Our offer to you
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the contributory Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements. You will benefit from a range of training opportunities and professional development. A culture of support and flexibility aims to promote a good work‑life balance.
Hybrid working
The council operates a hybrid working policy: a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote applies. The model is pro‑rated for part‑time roles and arrangements are at the manager’s discretion; alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
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