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Job Summary
- This interim commissioning role is for a 6-month period and is not portfolio-specific. We invite applications from experienced professionals who have led Adult Social Care (ASC) commissioning projects reviews and service redesigns across various areas including older peoples services (Home Care/Home First/Reablement/Care Homes) disabilities (accommodation strategies and day services) and carers. The appointed Commissioner will be assigned specific projects and will work in a matrix structure to support a Strategic Commissioning Lead.
- Lead commissioning projects within the relevant portfolio ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
- Support the development and execution of Commissioning Strategies through multi-agency Steering Groups.
- Ensure governance contractual compliance and adherence to the Commissioning Forward Plan.
- Utilise co-production to incorporate user feedback into commissioning activities.
- Gather and analyse market intelligence to identify service gaps and inform redesign or recommissioning.
- Recommend actions to governance bodies including the Cabinet and Strategic Commissioning Board.
- Experience in Social Care or Health commissioning.
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders and manage partnerships.
- Competence in managing a varied workload and delivering projects on time and within budget.
- Experience in consulting with and co-producing alongside service users and carers.
- Strong communication skills with vulnerable adults children and families.
- Degree-level qualification preferably in Health or Social Care.
- Level 5 Qualification in Principles of Commissioning for Wellbeing.
- Institute of Public Care (IPC) Certificate in Commissioning and Purchasing.
- Working hours: 37 hours per week.
- Enhanced DBS required.
- Bi-weekly payment schedule.
- The role closes on 23rd March 2026 apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
This interim commissioning role is for 6 months and is not portfolio specific so we welcome applications from experienced interims who have led ASC commissioning projects review and service redesign) across a range of areas including older peoples services (Home Care/Home First/Reablement/Care Homes) disabilities (accommodation strategies and day services) Carers .
Required Education:
This interim commissioning role is for 6 months and is not portfolio specific so we welcome applications from experienced interims who have led ASC commissioning projects review and service redesign) across a range of areas including older peoples services (Home Care/Home First/Reablement/Care Homes) disabilities (accommodation strategies and day services) Carers .
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