Hybrid Commissioning Officer, Adult Social Care Projects

4Recruitment Services Ltd; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

4Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Commissioning Officer - Projects to support Adult Social Care in Maidenhead. This project-focused role requires independent working across two major projects: Day Centre Transformation and Contract Renewal.

You will collaborate with social workers, providers and stakeholders to develop service solutions, ensure continuity of care and effective commissioning arrangements. Hybrid working with four days in the office is proposed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in 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.

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.
• Contract Renewal Project – Support the renewal of a major Adult Social Care contract.

Skills

Adult Social Care commissioning

Stakeholder management

Contract reviews & KPI negotiations

Autonomy & delivery

Communication & organisation

Job description

4Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Commissioning Officer - Projects to support Adult Social Care in Maidenhead. This project-focused role requires independent working across two major projects: Day Centre Transformation and Contract Renewal.

You will collaborate with social workers, providers and stakeholders to develop service solutions, ensure continuity of care and effective commissioning arrangements. Hybrid working with four days in the office is proposed.