At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage children's services commissioning priorities and improve outcomes for families.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: 28 days leave, pension scheme, employee assistance programme, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children and families while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in commissioning and project management in health and social care.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
About the role
Join our team of commissioners to manage the review and delivery of children’s services strategic commissioning priorities. You will focus on delivering positive outcomes for children, young people and families who draw on our services, whilst ensuring value for money for NCT, our Councils and the NHS. You’ll work closely with our key stakeholders, both internally and externally, forging relationships for the Trust and delivering our vision. This will include our partners in health and social care, as well as children, young people and families. You’ll work across a number of portfolios across children’s services delivering commissioning priorities across family help, disability, children in care and leaving care. You will be based at One Angel Square, Northampton, and we embrace flexible ways of working and support a hybrid approach. While much of our work can be carried out remotely, colleagues are expected to attend the office and other face-to-face meetings as appropriate to support collaboration, team activities, and service delivery.
What will you be doing?
You’ll work closely with key stakeholders, both internally and externally, delivering our vision in partnership with providers, care staff, NHS and those who draw on care and support, with the guidance and direction of Commissioning Leads. You’ll contribute to improving the outcomes for children, young people and families in Northamptonshire. As a strategic thinker, you will be contributing towards the development and implementation of strategic commissioning priorities including our children’s social care sufficiency strategy and short breaks strategy to enhance our integrated local offer for families. You will focus on joint commissioning activity between health, social care and housing. Ensuring shared ownership of priorities, you will navigate complex organisational environments to support the successful implementation of joint commissioning strategies and partnership-led initiatives.
About you
We are looking for experience of commissioning and project management in health and social care. You have strong change management and outstanding communication skills. You are able to work effectively with children and families who draw on services, respecting and supporting their experiences, lifestyles and backgrounds. You demonstrate excellent report writing skills, combined with strong analytical ability, meaning that you can interpret complex information and translate it into clear, evidenced based proposals aimed at driving improvements within our commissioned services and support. With your planning and organisational skills and clear focus on the delivery of key objectives to specified timescales, you will plan, develop and deliver commissioning projects as directed by Commissioning Leads. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List check.
When applying please ensure your supporting statement details how you fulfil the essential criteria set out in the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting. You will need to provide a full employment history including any gaps since leaving full time education.
Our benefits
We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do. We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:
- 28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years
- Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health pension protection
- Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave
- Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information
- Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more
- Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits
- A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions
- Extensive Learning
Senior Commissioner employer: Northamptonshire Children's Trust
Northamptonshire Children's Trust is an exceptional employer dedicated to the welfare of children and families, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises continuous improvement and professional development. As a Children's Safeguarding Social Worker, you will benefit from collaborative relationships with various professionals, ensuring meaningful impact in your role while enjoying opportunities for growth in a community-focused environment. Join us in making a difference where your expertise is valued and your contributions lead to positive change.
Contact Details:
Northamptonshire Children's Trust Recruitment Team
