Job Title: Commissioning Officer Adult Supported Living
Contract Length: 12-month initial interim contract
Location: Midlands Local Authority
Full time opportunity,
Some limited on-site requirement with providers
Pay rate: £400 per day (negotiable)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
I am currently working with a Midlands based local authority in their search for an experienced commissioning professional for a 12-month interim contract to join their Commissioning team to support with their adult care supported living agenda.
Minimum Requirements:
To be eligible for this position, you must have past commissioning experience within a local authority setting.
Your duties as a Commissioner:
1. Support the Senior Commissioner Manager and work with the Head of Commissioning on the operational commissioning management of the councils supported living agenda.
2. Work with internal and external providers on ways to improve supported living services for people with disabilities, including learning disabilities, people with neurodivergences, and those with physical disabilities and mental health conditions.
3. Contribute to the council ensuring social care solutions are available for all residents, implementing plans to improve quality and outcomes, whilst also achieving value for money and ensuring best use of resources.
4. Build positive relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, leading on operational co-productions and identifying gaps in local provision, challenging providers where necessary to ensure quality service provision.
Experience needed as a Commissioner:
1. Previous experience of adult social care within a local authority setting.
2. Past experience on leading contract management and commissioning for supported living services.
3. Excellent communication skills as this role would require significant engagement with other local authorities, providers, and leaders.
4. Be highly resilient.
5. Available references for the past 5 years of work.
If you are interested in this opportunity or know a colleague that may be suitable, please contact me ASAP for more information.
Company: Baltimore Consulting Group
Baltimore Consulting Group is an Executive & Senior Appointments Specialist. We provide pivotal recruitment consultancy services to public sector clients across the whole UK marketplace. Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.
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