Commissioning Portfolio Lead - Learning Disabilities and Autism Team

Cheshire West and Chester; England; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking a skilled professional for a commissioning role focused on mental health and social care. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing projects, monitoring service effectiveness, and engaging with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess significant commissioning experience within the public sector, excellent analytical and communication skills, and a relevant degree qualification. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and numerous benefits including a generous holiday allowance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

High street and supermarket discounts

Gym membership

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme with contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commissioning within a Social Care or Health environment.
• Ability to analyse data to inform decision-making.
• Experience working within a political environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commissioning projects for individuals with mental health challenges.
• Monitor and evaluate commissioned services for effectiveness.
• Build lasting relationships with service users and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of public sector challenges

Education

Degree level qualification in Social Care, Health, or related field

Job description

Here at Cheshire West and Chester Council, we are committed to providing excellent services to our residents and strive to enable people to live healthy, happy and independent lives, in the place they call home and with the people they love. We are one team, putting what matters to people first and are investing in a number of roles, across our service areas to grow our dynamic, solution focused team. If you want to be a part of our welcoming, values driven service and are passionate about being part of a team that can make a real difference for local people, please take a look at the roles we have available.

About the Role:

• Outcomes-based Commissioning – developing and implementing commissioning projects from inception to mobilisation that addresses the needs of young people and adults with mental health challenges, a learning disability or autism. There will be a focus on prevention, early intervention, and community-led support, as well as sourcing support and accommodation for those with more complex presentations.
• Market Shaping – working with a diverse range of providers to develop sustainable and high-quality care and support that delivers person-centred services.
• Performance Management – monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of commissioned services, ensuring value for money and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement – building strong and lasting relationships with service users, carers, providers, and other key stakeholders.
• Data Analysis – utilising data and intelligence to inform commissioning decisions and identify areas for improvement.

About You:

• You will have a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the public sector, in particular those with a learning disability or complex needs.
• You will possess significant experience in commissioning within a Social Care or Health environment.
• You will have excellent project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• You will be able to analyse data and use it to inform effective decision-making.
• You will be committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• You will have a degree level or equivalent qualification or relevant professional experience commensurate with this role within Social Care, Health, or related field.
• You will have experience of working within a political environment.
• You will have a flexible and personal resilience approach and the ability to confidently manage competing priorities.
• You must hold a valid driving license.

Benefits:

• High street and supermarket shopping discounts
• Gym membership
• Holidays
• Days out
• Cinemas
• Childcare vouchers
• Cash back scheme on any medical treatment via Medicash
• Car lease scheme (Brand new fully maintained and insured car for 3 years in return for a fixed monthly payment via salary sacrifice)
• Cycle Scheme (Save up to £320 on the cost of a brand-new bike and equipment)

We also offer:

• Competitive salary
• A generous holiday allowance starting at 26 days pro rata (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service to 31 days and the ability to purchase additional leave.
• An excellent career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 22.3%. (Employer contributions elsewhere are typically 3%)
• The opportunity to develop your skills and career
• Rewards and Recognition for going above and beyond such as additional annual leave and shopping vouchers
• Supportive team and culture
• Opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional annual leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free 24/7 confidential assistance, practical information, and emotional support.

Our values are important to all of us, we live and breathe them, and they shape how we work together to create positive environments where both colleagues and people who use our services can be inspired to reach their potential. If you share our values and commitment, then you’re our kind of person.

Come and join us to work in an authority that has an excellent reputation, great working culture and is an inclusive and dynamic place to work. We consider our workforce to be of high value, placing wellbeing at the forefront. This is a flexible, agile post which means working in one of our Council offices in locations across the borough as well as the opportunity to work from home.

Full Job description and Person specification information is attached with this advert.

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