Placements Manager

The London Borough of Waltham Forest in partnership with our Health Partners, have implemented a new integrated commissioning structure designed to think and work across health and social care, and who are adapting to their new ways of working. The team currently has a vacancy as follows:

Placements Manager - PO8

The Council is currently seeking to recruit an experienced Placements Manager who is ambitious, has a flare for working collaboratively and most importantly is passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable people. This is a senior post in our Integrated Commissioning Team. It reflects the Councils ambition to ensure that we maximise the opportunities available in the way we micro-commission placements and packages on behalf of vulnerable residents. The successful candidate will contribute and help to shape the design of the service offer and explore new ways of working as the system evolves over time.

The Candidate

You will be expected to have a high level of experience as a Placement Manager in both adult health and social care fields, as well as leadership skills and take responsibility for delivering an excellent service to our customers. You will be able to maintain positive relationships when faced with challenges, exercise excellent judgement and represent the team well both internally and externally. You will be at the heart of driving efficiency, best value and innovation and you will bring substantial energy, enthusiasm and disciplined organisational skills to help us realise our ambitions for our residents.

In London Borough of Waltham Forest, we take equality and inclusion seriously and are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and difference and is a true reflection of the diverse communities of Waltham Forest. We are committed to fostering an environment that empowers our workforce and gives them the freedom to bring their authentic self to work to provide excellent services to all.

For an informal discussion please make contact with Mandy Holland-Martin, Head of Placements & Supplier Quality who will make appropriate arrangements to facilitate this by emailing: Mandy.holland-martin@walthamforest.gov.uk.

Closing Date:  25th September 2022