Senior Strategic Commissioner: Learning Disability & Autism

LinsCare; Slough; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

LinsCare is supporting Slough Borough Council by recruiting an Interim Strategic Commissioner – Learning Disability and Autism to join the Adult Social Care Strategic Commissioning team in Slough, Berkshire. This senior role requires expertise in LD, autism and neurodivergence to lead strategic priorities and drive service transformation.

You will translate strategic priorities into commissioning activity, develop all-age strategies, oversee procurement and market shaping, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of strategic commissioning within Adult Social Care.
• Senior-level commissioning experience in Learning Disabilities/Autism/Neurodivergence.
• Knowledge of needs of people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.
• Understanding of Adult Social Care legislation and policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead action plans from LD/Autism strategies.
• Develop all-age Learning Disability Strategy.
• Develop all-age Neurodivergence Strategy.
• Oversee commissioning reviews across services.
• Lead commissioning and tendering activity (Advocacy, Breaks for Carers, Day Opportunities, Shared Lives).
• Ensure commissioning activities reflect current legislation and best practice.

Skills

Strategic commissioning

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Analytical skills

Tools

Procurement processes

Job description

LinsCare is supporting Slough Borough Council by recruiting an Interim Strategic Commissioner – Learning Disability and Autism to join the Adult Social Care Strategic Commissioning team in Slough, Berkshire. This senior role requires expertise in LD, autism and neurodivergence to lead strategic priorities and drive service transformation.

You will translate strategic priorities into commissioning activity, develop all-age strategies, oversee procurement and market shaping, and collaborate with