Commissioning and Quality Officer - Children's Services

We are seeking a Commissioning and Quality Officer to support the delivery of high-quality services for children and young people. You will play a key role in quality assurance, performance monitoring, contract management and service improvement, helping ensure services are safe, effective and deliver strong outcomes.,

• Monitor provider performance, quality and contract compliance
• Lead quality assurance activity including audits and reviews
• Identify and manage risk, safeguarding and regulatory issues
• Maintain oversight of the CQT Risk Register
• Work with providers to drive continuous improvement (high support / high challenge)
• Contribute to commissioning activity, including service development and specifications
• Use data and intelligence to support decision-making and improvement
  
  You will have experience in commissioning, quality assurance, contract management or performance within children's services (or similar), with:
• Knowledge of Ofsted regulations across varied services and safeguarding frameworks
• Experience of developing and implementing Quality Improvement tools, systems, frameworks that support the development of impactful provision.
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Confidence to challenge and support providers
• A proactive, organised and collaborative approach
• Ability to work flexibly and travel both regionally and nationally, and work outside of office hours
Our Approach We are committed to a "Quality First" approach, delivering strong outcomes through collaborative practice, building quality relationships, innovation and continuous improvement. This fantastic opportunity to join a team of committed and supportive individuals and make a real difference to the outcomes for children, young people and their families in South Tyneside!