This post is a real opportunity to further develop Hertfordshire’s Residential Care and Short Breaks (respite) offer to disabled and autistic adults, shaping the market and being at the commissioning forefront of delivering best practice personalised and sustainable support to our community. 1,000 people currently access adult Disability Residential and Short Breaks services.
You will be joining an experienced and ambitious team of Strategic commissioning managers, committed to enabling extraordinary people to live fulfilling ordinary lives and achieve personalised outcomes and aspirations, reflecting Hertfordshire County Council’s Connected Lives commissioning principles.
About the role
The Commissioning Manager (Residential Care & Short Breaks) portfolio will include:
1. Procurement, oversight and development of Residential Care and Short Breaks services
2. Developing strong partnerships and information sharing with health and social care stakeholders including operational social work teams, brokerage, Integrated Care Boards (NHS), Children’s Services, the Mental Health Trust.
3. Taking forward specific projects, including residential home re-provisions, de-registrations, funding bids/business cases and demand forecasting and modelling.
4. Managing contracts throughout their term ensuring performance, quality, and value for money.
5. Being the subject matter expert for your work area and a powerful advoc...