About Camden
Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.
About us
As a Commissioning Manager within the Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Autism Commissioning Team, you will be joining a dynamic and partnership-focused service that sits within Camden’s Adult Social Care department.
Commissioning high quality and innovative services, building sustainable and effective partnerships and thinking long-term for our residents is a vital part of delivering our vision in Camden.
The role
The Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism Commissioning Team are seeking to strengthen our team by appointing two Commissioning Managers.
This is an exciting and varied role within the team which is responsible for leading on an outcomes-focused and strengths-based approach to contract management to deliver high quality services for our residents and using local data and insights to support the delivery of innovative services, service redesign and commissioning strategies. The team is responsible for a wide portfolio of services which include supported accommodation, community and floating support, prevention services, employment, and advocacy.
The post holder will require a strong commitment to co-production, a clear focus on equalities and a collaborative approach to building relationships across a range of stakeholders.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.
All About You:
* You will need knowledge and experience of commissioning and/or an understanding of adult social care, health, and housing services (ideally in relation to mental health, learning disabilities and autism).
* We expect that candidates for this role will draw on their own rich and varied skills and experiences to approach it in their unique way, but we think this role will appeal especially to people who:
* Have knowledge and experience of commissioning and/or the health and care system that supports our residents.
* Enjoy working collaboratively with residents, families and carers, commissioned providers and other stakeholders in a complex, multiagency environment.
* Can analyse and evaluate information, including needs analysis and contract monitoring data, and draw conclusions about issues and how to address them.
* Demonstrate adaptable and effective communication skills and experience of writing and presenting policy and strategy to inform others about relevant issues and recommend appropriate future action.
* Have experience of successful project management including the flexibility and organisational skills to work on several projects at the same time.
* Lead by example through a commitment to coproduction with our residents, collaboration with colleagues and wider partners, and a passion for addressing inequalities.
For more information on the role, please contact Salome Bryant, Strategic Commissioner within the Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Autism Commissioning team at salome.bryant@camden.gov.uk.
How To Apply
To view the Job Profile, copy and paste the below URL into your browser: Job Profile
The Application process:
1. To apply for this job please click the "Apply" button. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section. Please use specific examples, as we want to see evidence of how you meet the criteria.
2. Hour interview with 3 Camden staff – based on your application, we will decide whether you will be shortlisted for interview. If successful, we’ll send you the 4-5 questions and short task in advance and ensure that there’s plenty of time at the interview for you to ask any questions you have at this stage in the process.
3. Offer and feedback - if you’re successful at the interview stage, we’ll contact you with the details of your job offer, along with some feedback on your performance throughout the process.
4. Onboarding - once your offer is accepted and the start date agreed, we’ll make sure there’s a plan in place for your first few weeks to make sure you have the information and support needed to ease into your new role at Camden.
What We Offer
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work life balance is extremely important, so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.
Visit www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits for more details.
Inclusion and Diversity
We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remain at the heart of everything we do.
To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit Inclusion and Diversity
Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.
Closing Date: Sunday 2nd February 2025; 23:59
Interview Date: w/c 10th February.
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