Adult Social Care Commissioning Lead – Projects (Hybrid)

4Recruitment Services; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

4Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Commissioning Officer – Projects to support Adult Social Care across two major projects in Maidenhead. This is a project-focused role requiring proactive delivery and strong stakeholder engagement.

The post is hybrid with an office-based pattern (4 days per week) and an hourly rate negotiable. Contract is 6 months with strong potential for extension, offering the chance to shape service solutions and ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within Adult Social Care commissioning, ideally within a local authority.
• Experience commissioning or sourcing services for adults with Learning Disabilities.
• Knowledge of working-age adults with long-term support and complex health needs.
• Strong provider engagement and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience interpreting care plans and identifying appropriate care and support provisions.
• Experience with contract reviews, service specifications and KPI negotiations.
• The ability to work autonomously and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the relocation of service users from an existing day centre into alternative care and support provisions.
• Work closely with social workers, providers and external organisations to identify and source suitable services.
• Review individual care plans and identify appropriate alternative provision for adults with complex needs.
• Support commissioning and brokerage activities to ensure continuity of care.
• Develop collaborative solutions with providers and stakeholders.
• Support the renewal of a major Adult Social Care contract.

Skills

Adult Social Care commissioning

Stakeholder engagement

Contract negotiation

Care planning interpretation

Provider engagement

Job description

4Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Commissioning Officer – Projects to support Adult Social Care across two major projects in Maidenhead. This is a project-focused role requiring proactive delivery and strong stakeholder engagement.

The post is hybrid with an office-based pattern (4 days per week) and an hourly rate negotiable. Contract is 6 months with strong potential for extension, offering the chance to shape service solutions and ensure continuity of care.