Commissioning Officer needed with Dorset Council
Start Date- ASAP
Location - Dorchester (hybrid)
Duration - Initially 3 months
Hours per week - 37 hours per week
Salary - £18 ltd an hour
Description:
- To take the lead role in the development and implementation of commissioning strategies and plans
- Ensure that available funding is used to maximum effect by developing and commissioning services which meet clearly identified needs and which achieve agreed outcomes
- Ensure that the commissioning of services in allocated areas of responsibility follows a recognised commissioning cycle on behalf of adults and communities within Dorset
- To undertake needs and impact assessments which involve service users, adult care operational staff and wider partners
- To design and deliver pathways that turn commissioning intentions into positive outcomes for individuals
What is required?
- Degree level or equivalent qualification in relevant area or significant commissioning experience in relevant area
- Substantial experience of working in a health, support or social care setting or allied field
- Experience in negotiation
- Experience of using data, information and intelligence to inform assessment, planning and performance reviews
- Experience of managing contracts and tendering processes
If you are interested please call Jemma Molloy on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - jemma.molloy@servicecare.org.uk
If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £250.
The benefits of working with SCS;
- A specialist, dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact
- Exceptional referral bonuses - £250 per referral placed in to work!
- An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
- Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
- Payroll service twice a week.
- Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
- Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
- Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
- DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge.
