At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape high-quality adult social care services and manage significant contracts.
- Company: Join a respected team within Bracknell Forest Council.
- Benefits: 28 days annual leave, hybrid working, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive environment with support for health and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Strong analytical skills and experience in contract management.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Join our Strategic Commissioning Team as a Quality Assurance Commissioner – Adults and play a key role in shaping high‑quality adult social care services. This is a full‑time, permanent position within a well‑established and highly respected team, where your work will make a real difference across Adults Strategic Commissioning.
Location: Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid working). Working pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of a portfolio of contracts, ensuring services are delivered in line with agreed specifications, and proactively address any areas of underperformance, leading on the Provider Concern process.
- Have responsibility for significant high‑value contracts, overseeing provider improvement, change management, contract management and improvement plans.
- Draft decision and review papers that include clear options appraisals and recommendations which demonstrate your analytical and critical thinking.
- Form strong relationships and working partnerships internally and across the market to assist in the strategic development of service and deliver value‑for‑money solutions.
- Implement improvement plans and strategies to evidence service improvement.
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
- Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work‑life balance.
- Paid employee volunteering scheme.
- Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
- Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
- Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
- Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
Values and Inclusion
Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. They influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and guarantee an interview to candidates who meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk.
Equal Opportunities
Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Disability Confident and Inclusive Recruitment Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check as part of our pre‑employment checks process.
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact Ben Sladden – Strategic Commissioning Manager, ben.sladden@bracknell-forest.gov.uk.
Quality Assurance Commissioner - Adults in Bracknell employer: Bracknell Forest Council
Bracknell Forest Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With generous benefits such as hybrid working options, extensive annual leave, and a commitment to career development, employees can thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact on adult social care services in the community. The council's dedication to inclusivity and continuous learning ensures that all staff feel valued and empowered to contribute to the strategic development of high-quality services.
