Assistant Contracts and Commissioning Officer

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Job summary

A local authority in Wales is seeking an Assistant Contracts and Commissioning Officer to join their team focused on securing quality social care services. This permanent role involves contributions to adult service monitoring and requires a strong affinity for social care values. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a generous benefits package, including a Local Government Pension Scheme and annual leave that increases with service. Applications must be submitted online via the council's website.

Benefits

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Generous annual leave starting at 26 days

Local Government Pension Scheme

Focus on Employee Wellbeing

Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards

Car salary sacrifice and leasing scheme

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate empathy and a non-judgemental attitude towards social care.
• Experience in supporting social care services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Join a team focused on securing quality social care provision in Denbighshire.
• Contribute to the evaluation and monitoring of adult social care services.

Skills

Affinity with social care values

Empathy with individuals experiencing social care needs

Experience in adult services monitoring

Job description

Assistant Contracts and Commissioning Officer

Employer:

Denbighshire County Council

Location:

Pay:

£27,694 to £30,024 per year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

17/01/2026

About this job

Please note, candidates must apply by completing the online application form via the Denbighshire County Council website in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Assistant Contracts and Commissioning Officer Job reference: AHCH00011D1MTE Location: Rhyl/Agile Salary: Grade 5, £27,694 - £30,024 per annum Hours: 37 per week Contract: Permanent This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and evolving team, securing quality social care provision for Denbighshire’s citizens.

This role may suit someone looking to take a new step in their social care career, although individuals with relevant experience in other areas who are looking to move into social care commissioning are encouraged to apply.

The post holder must have a strong affinity with the values of social care, including a non-judgemental attitude and empathy with people who have experienced social care/support needs.

Experience in contributing to the monitoring of quality of adult services would be a distinct advantage.

Appointment subject to Disclosure & Barring Service Check and satisfactory references.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Holly Evans on 01824 706629. What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?

We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.

Flexible and agile working opportunities Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days Local Government Pension Scheme Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc) Car salary sacrifice scheme and car leasing scheme Family friendly policies To view the full list of benefits we offer, please visit our website: www.denbighshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits HOW TO APPLY: To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification: www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM ON OUR WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE. We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications.

If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.

Denbighshire County Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to Equal Opportunities and Welsh Language Standards.

We welcome applications made in the Welsh Language.

Any applications made in the Welsh Language will not be treated less favourably than any submitted in English.

This advert information is also available in Welsh.

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