Commissioner for Adult Social Care Services

Kent County Council; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Kent is looking for dynamic individuals for a customer-facing role. Successful candidates will drive innovative solutions while engaging stakeholders to support care commissioning in line with local strategies. Essential skills include adaptability and collaboration, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Adaptability, flexibility, confidence, and commitment to partnership required.
• Brave, innovative, collaborative with strong commissioning skills.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative approaches and engage with stakeholders.
• Drive improvement in commissioning care and support.

Job description

Overview

The role is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

We are looking for dynamic, motivated individuals who can create new, innovative approaches and engage with a multiplicity of stakeholders at all levels across the sector, enabling us to deliver successful solutions that support the commissioning of care and support in line with the Adult Social Care Strategy (Making a Difference Every Day) and the broader Health and Care system. You will form part of a committed team of Commissioners, driving improvement in all that we do.

The Person

Adaptability, flexibility, confidence, and a commitment to partnership are essential skills for the role. You will need to be brave, innovative, collaborative and be committed to using your strong commissioning skills to drive real change and impact for the people of Kent.

You must be able to demonstrate good original thinking and have the ability to communicate to challenge, influence and work alongside a complex range of internal and external stakeholders.

Diversity and Inclusion

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Pay Structure and Workplace Flexibility

KCC is transitioning to a new pay structure from 1st April 2025. More details can be found here - Pay - Jobs & Careers - Kent County Council, Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Application Note

Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.