Commissioning Support Officer (x2) Adults Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Team
Location: Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford, M32 0TH (Opportunity to work hybrid office based and working from home).
Salary range: Band 6 £33,366 - £35,235
Working Pattern: Full Time, 36.25 hours per week
We will offer flexibility where we can; if you are interested in a role, please speak to the recruiting manager about what flexibility they might consider.
Many of our colleagues can work from home for one or more days a week and/or they flex the hours they work. We call this SMART working, and it gives you the option to flex your days and hours so you can fit your work around your life and life around your work.
Contract type: Permanent
Application deadline: 20th April 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 7th May 2025 and Friday 9th May 2025
Interview type: In Person
About the Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for 2x permanent Commissioning Support Officers to join the Learning Disability and Mental Health team. The team sits within Trafford Council's Integrated Commissioning Service.
As a Commissioning Support Officer, you will oversee the contract monitoring and quality assurance across supported living / residential homes in Trafford. You will also be involved in the full commissioning cycle; working collaboratively with key partners to identify need and gaps in service provision, support with procurement activity and analyse outcomes.
The successful candidate will be supported and developed by a small friendly team.
About you
Your style and approach will reflect our values and behaviors: you will be committed to continually learning & improving the way you do things to ensure effective outcomes; valuing and respecting others’ contribution. You will be passionate about working with care providers, to support them to deliver a high-quality service to people accessing their services.
You will have a good level of knowledge in the areas of social care, able to engage with several key stakeholders and have good project management skills.
You will keep up to date with the relevant regulations, policy and legislation relating to the adults’ social care sector.
About us
Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford’s huge potential.
Our vision: Trafford where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive.
Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.
Additional Information
Business Hours are Monday to Friday, between 8:30am and 4:30pm. Flexible working can be considered if agreed with your line manager.
There may be occasions you are expected to work outside of these hours.
You will have flexibility in terms of hybrid working at home and in the office (minimum of 2 days in the office, current team office day is a Tuesday).
Being a car driver is not essential for this role, however it would be beneficial as you are expected to visit care providers across the Trafford borough.
Contact Details
For an informal discussion, or to find out more about the role, please contact:
Michelle Symonds michelle.symonds@trafford.gov.uk or 07870 384 263
Michael Munro michael.munro@trafford.gov.uk or 07977 188 801
About the benefits
You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centered and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.
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OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
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