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Lead Commissioner - Gateshead in Gateshead

Lead Commissioner in Gateshead is a temporary social care opportunity handled by Verovian Social UK. This contract, locum or interim leadership opportunity is for a steady operator who can support teams, service quality and safe delivery.

Setting Local authority, community social care or provider service Pattern Contract Pay/rate GBP 25.00/hr PAYE Discipline Social care leadership
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Public brief

What this role is likely to suit

Lead Commissioner - Gateshead in Gateshead, United Kingdom. This temporary Social UK opportunity is being handled by Verovian Social for a local authority or social care client. The role is presented as a confidential client opportunity, so public details focus on professional fit rather than exposing employer information.

Full public brief

Lead Commissioner - Gateshead in Gateshead, United Kingdom. This temporary Social UK opportunity is being handled by Verovian Social for a local authority or social care client. Role focus - Previous applicants need not apply - Please see below for outline of the role and specifications - Commissioning Opportunity – Fixed Term (up to 12 months) We are seeking an experienced commissioner to join us for up to 12 months to help deliver key strategic priorities - You will report to the Strategic Commissioning Manager for Children and Young People and would welcome applicants who have experience in the following areas: • Children’s Social Care • Education / SEND • Adult Social Care Your focus area will be aligned to your existing expertise and strengths, allowing you to make an immediate and meaningful impact - You will need to demonstrate: • Strong experience of commissioning in complex systems • The ability to effectively manage competing priorities - • A clear focus on delivering outcomes and tangible impact - Working arrangements: Remote working is supported - however, there will be occasions where a presence in Gateshead is beneficial to support collaboration and delivery Candidate profile - Relevant social care experience in a UK local authority, community, safeguarding or provider setting. - Right to work, professional references and role-specific compliance before placement. - Adult services, hospital discharge, assessment or community social care experience where relevant. Pay and representation - Public rate shown: GBP 25.00/hr PAYE. - Verovian will confirm availability, compliance position, location fit and consent before any client submission. - Client identity and full submission details are handled through the recruiter-led process.

Role scope

  • Support team performance, service rhythm and quality improvement.
  • Coach colleagues around safeguarding, documentation and service priorities.
  • Connect operational pressure with practical recruitment and retention decisions.

What we will qualify with you

  • Team size, reporting line, service scope and decision authority.
  • Pay, rota, governance and development pathway.
  • Confidential client context before representation.

Candidate profile

  • Relevant social care experience in a UK local authority,community,safeguarding or provider setting.,Right to work,professional references and role-specific compliance before placement.,Adult services,hospital discharge,assessment or community social care experience where relevant.
  • Right to work check,Professional references,DBS and barred-list checks where required,Social Work England registration where required

Pay, rota and consent

Published pay/rate: GBP 25.00/hr PAYE. Working pattern: recruiter contact to recruiter contact; 08:30-17:00; 1 position. Setting: Local authority, community social care or provider service. Before representation, Verovian will confirm pay or rate, working pattern, location expectations, client context and what information you consent to share.