Care Sourcing Officer

Lincolnshire County Council; Swineshead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Cycle to work

Flexible working

Discount schemes

Career progression

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is establishing a new approach to Care Sourcing within Adult Care and seeks an experienced officer to drive this strategic function. The Senior Care Sourcing Officer will manage a team, secure cost-effective care and ensure statutory duties are met through robust commissioning processes.

The role requires leadership, strong liaison skills and a track record in public sector procurement, governance and contract management, with a commitment to quality and continuous

Qualifications

• A professional with leadership and managerial experience in commissioning, research, planning or related discipline.
• Experience in legislation, procurement, contracting and public sector frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Sourcing Officers to deliver end-to-end sourcing of care and support.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure best value and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Negotiation

People management

Change management

Education

Relevant discipline degree

Job description

We are establishing a new approach to Care Sourcing within our Adult Care Directorate and seek an experienced officer to join us in establishing this business-critical function which will play a key role in meeting our statutory obligations and duties through ensuring the right advice, care and support is provided, at the right time and at the right costs. Our Senior Care Sourcing Officers embed the highest standards and consistent delivery of established practice through their management of cases and a team of officers, to provide the right advice and source the most appropriate, cost effective, care and support across all care types, at the right time, within agreed costs. They excel in customer service, establish and maintain effective relationships and collaborative working practices whilst delivering commercially astute end-to-end care sourcing. This includes identifying options, sourcing, processing, securing and reviewing provision which fulfils the referral requirements and outcomes. Making a real difference to the lives of adults with an assessed eligible need. How our team works is just as important to us as what we do and you will be expected to embody the Councils values as together the whole team establishes our new function, embeds new ways of working and fosters a collaborative, supportive, caring and learning culture. You will be:

• A professional in a relevant discipline such as commissioning, research, planning, business management or financial planning, as well as proven effective leadership and managerial experience, along with knowledge and understanding of legislation, national and local frameworks, policies and practices that governs the scope of the role, spanning Adult Social Care, brokerage services, processes and systems, as well as public financial, procurement and contracting regulations
• Someone who can build and maintain positive relationships through extensive liaison and collaboration internally and externally, along with excellent influencing, negotiation and conflict resolution skills combined with experience of managing, developing and adapting themself and a team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Please refer to the 'PERSON SPECIFICATION' in the attached job description for more details on the requirements of the postholder.

Why join us?

• Shape the future and make a real difference: You will translate strategic vision into reality, and through delivering the end-to-end commissioning cycle, your work will directly contribute to improving lives across Lincolnshire.
• Work in a dynamic supportive environment: In joining the Strategic Commissioning Service you can be guaranteed a warm welcome and will be surrounded by a friendly, supportive caring and compassionate team, dedicated to ensuring success., Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions. Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Smarter Working Employer We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process. Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

• Be recognised for your contribution: Along with a competitive salary, we also offer a contributory pension, a comprehensive benefits package, including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work; flexible working policies; career progression opportunities and a generous annual leave entitlement, plus the option to buy more.
• Know you are at the heart of our organisation: We believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work-life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer in the attached brochure.