At a Glance
- Tasks: Support strategic priorities in commissioning for vulnerable groups in Adult Social Care.
- Company: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Guaranteed interview scheme for care-experienced applicants and disabled candidates.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while developing your skills in a vital sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in commissioning and a passion for supporting vulnerable individuals.
Sefton’s Adult Social Care Commissioning & Transformation Team have an exciting opportunity available for two Commissioning Officer posts. You will support the Strategic Commissioning Managers on a range of strategic priorities across commissioning, with a current focus on:
- Home Care & Reablement
- Community-Based Services, including Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector and Day Opportunities
The posts will work within the ASC Commissioning and Transformation Team. You will need an excellent understanding of commissioning, a well-developed commissioning skill set and experience in delivering commissioning outcomes to a range of vulnerable people or groups within Adult Social Care. You will support the commissioning function to ensure that a strategic approach is taken, in line with Council priorities and with local and national policy objectives.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include supporting Strategic Commissioning Managers on strategic priorities across commissioning, with a focus on Home Care & Reablement and Community-Based Services.
Qualifications & Experience
- Excellent understanding of commissioning;
- Well-developed commissioning skill set;
- Experience delivering commissioning outcomes for vulnerable groups within Adult Social Care;
- Ability to support a strategic approach aligned with Council priorities and policy objectives.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview. If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care-experienced people if they meet the essential requirements for the role.
How to Apply & Additional Information
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview. If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care-experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
If you are unemployed in Sefton, you may be eligible for services (free support to help you into employment, including potential funding for travel, work clothing or vouchers). Contact on or visit seftonatwork.net to find out more and get started.
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