Placement and Commissioning Officer - Worthing, United Kingdom - WSCC

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Description

About the Job Salary**:
£30,296 - £33,024 per annum

Working Pattern:
Full Time (37 hours)


Contract Length:
Permanent


Location:
Worthing with some hybrid working


We currently have a vacancy in our Placement and Commissioning Officer Team available, across placement Identification and Contract Compliance, QA and Monitoring.

You will deliver a customer focused and efficient service, contributing to the Directorate objectives of securing best value support services through the effective management of a portfolio of low risk/low value contracts/services, and identifying placement options for the children and young people we care for.

The role will involve working across all areas of the commissioning function.


You will cover a duty rota, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm and will also need to be able to travel to various locations, including to other counties which may involve overnight stays.

We are particularly interested in people who have an understanding of Supported Accommodation and Housing.


Experience and Skills Key Skills**:


  • Excellent literacy and numeracy skills to understand the referral processes, tender documents and contracts, and to check statistical financial information and other documents
  • Ability to present information clearly, concisely, accurately and in ways that promote understanding, either verbally or in written/electronic form, and have sound and accurate IT skills
  • Good analytical skills to interpret complex information, with the ability to organise, plan and meet set targets
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a range of partners and create and maintain effective working relationships. This will include the ability to negotiate good outcomes and advise and guide others to make sound decisions
  • Ability to work on your own initiative, anticipate problems, present solutions, and make frequent informed decisions
  • Ability to work flexibly as required across different areas within the Children's Services Commissioning Team, embrace change and have the flexibility to respond to the needs of the service.

Qualifications and/or experience:


  • HNC or equivalent qualification or experience demonstrating that level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills
  • Experience of working in brokerage and/or contract management
  • Desirable
  • Experience of working within Children's Services
  • Desirable
  • Experience and enthusiasm for work within a department to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people
  • Experience of working as part of a team, independently and with a range of professional groups

Rewards and Benefits
As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do.

We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.

In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:

For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.


Further Information
The reference number for this role is CAFHE04867

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand.

We'll be in touch directly if we need you


Job Reference:
CAFHE04867
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