Commissioning Officer - Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom - Cheshire West & Chester

Cheshire West & Chester

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Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom

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Description

Commissioning Officer:

Cheshire West and Chester Council is setting the pace and creating a blueprint for a whole new kind of local authority.

We have quickly established a reputation for doing things differently and breaking the mould.

The People's Strategic Commissioning and Contract Management Team is responsible for commissioning a wide and varied range of high quality, best value services within the People's Directorate across the Cheshire West Place that meet the needs of some of our most vulnerable residents.

The team has a challenging programme of recommissioning planned for the next 3-5 years.

Organisation

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Location

Ellesmere Port, Homeworker

Job Category

Administration

Grade

CWAC NJC
Grade 10

Salary Min
- £37,261 pro rata per annum

Salary Max
- £43,366

Hours per week

18.5

Weeks per year

Employment Type

Fixed Term

Contract Duration

31 March 2024

Closing Date

02/04/2023

Ref No

W2604

Cheshire West and Chester Council brings a fresh and energetic approach to providing top quality services for its many customers and communities.

West Cheshire is a place where everyone can Thrive - through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.

We are looking for experienced, capable, dynamic and solution focused Commissioning Officers to support the Commissioning Manager in delivering high-quality commissioning outcomes.

The Commissioning Officer will work closely with the senior leadership team across the directorate, corporate colleagues, elected members, and key stakeholders, including people who use our services to deliver agreed commissioning priorities.

- delivery of the commissioning intentions for the Children in Care and Care Leavers Accommodation strategy

Implementation of Joint Commissioning arrangements and strategies with NHS partners

- delivery of the commissioning intentions of the Mental Health Commissioning Strategy

Joint Strategic Needs Assessment development
Supporting the transition to adulthood programme

The post holder may also be expected to work across any portfolio of commissioning (where required - based on the needs of the service), in order to address the wider strategies and priorities across the team, this may include areas such as (but not exclusively):

Adult Mental Health
Ageing Well
Adult Learning Disability and Autism portfolio
Public Health services
Early Intervention and Prevention

The post holder will also be expected to work collaboratively with strategic partners as appropriate (including the NHS) to ensure quality and value for money is achieved in all commissioning strategies.

In return we can offer you experience of working in a dynamic, supportive team; for an authority that has excellent reputation that offers a comprehensive package of employee benefits through its Working Rewards Scheme.

Cheshire West and Chester recognises the importance of providing a flexible working environment which creates a modern approach to work and work-life balance, but which maintains high quality services for its residents and delivers on its outcomes.

Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.

Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £9.90 per hour for all contracted hours.