Mental Health

3 weeks ago


Lewisham, United Kingdom AKTON Resourcing Ltd Full time
Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing Joint Commissioner
Lewisham
£400/day
Full time position: 35.00/hrs a week
Children and Young People Service
Start date: ASAP
AKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Joint Commissioner to join the Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing team in the Lewisham area. 3 - 6 months contract. DBS required for this role.
Main Purpose of the job:
To ensure the strategic allocation of resources to improve outcomes for children and young people in Lewisham.
To lead integration across the wider Children's partnership, driving change to secure improved outcomes for children and young people.
To programme manage complex change programmes to improve service outcomes.
To commission/de-commission services for both London Borough of Lewisham and South East London Clinical Commissioning Group (Lewisham) in line with applicable governance requirements
To lead the holistic commissioning of services, resource allocation and pooling of budgets to meet the needs of specific children or young people, particularly those with complex needs.
To ensure that commissioning decisions and informed by clear performance and quality measures.___________________________________________________________________
Summary of Responsibilities and Personal Duties:
PERSONAL DUTIES
* To ensure the strategic allocation of resources to improve outcomes for children and young people in Lewisham.
* To lead integration across the partnership, driving change to secure improved outcomes for children and young people.
* To programme manage complex change and service improvement programmes, and all related resources (including supervision of internal and external staff and consultants) to improve service outcomes.
* To commission/de-commission services for both London Borough of Lewisham and SEL CCG (Lewisham), in line with applicable governance requirements.
* To lead the holistic commissioning of services, resource allocation and pooling of budgets to meet the needs of specific children or young people, particularly those with complex needs.
* To ensure evidence based resource allocation.
* To lead contract management and monitoring activities for strategic service providers across health and local authority.
Experience
Experience of leading virtual teams and coordinating service transformation and planning effectively, strategy development and making recommendations to Boards and senior management.
Substantial experience of effective project management and delivery, demonstrating application of project management approaches and principles, and effective change management.
Substantial experience of the commissioning cycle, such as analysis, market development, tendering and contract management.
Experience of budget management and reporting, including making recommendations on the strategic allocation of resources.
Experience of stakeholder communication, management, negotiation and influence, to a range of audiences including senior management, service professionals and service users to achieve service objectives and deliver outcomes for children and young people.
Knowledge
Comprehensive knowledge of the equalities and diversity agenda and statutory frameworks and the impact a Commissioner role can have in achieving equalities objectives.
Comprehensive knowledge of legislation and strategy/policy frameworks for children's services and partnership arrangements, and the application of this knowledge to commissioning
Excellent understanding of the political interface in a local authority and the role and needs of elected members, and of the role and governance of CCGs

  • Lewisham, United Kingdom South East London Mind Full time

    £30,396 per year - 37.5 hours per week - Permanent contract - Based in London Borough of Lewisham, with travel across the borough - Hybrid working considered in line with policy **South East London Mind** is working in partnership with South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) to deliver integrated support within the Trust’s Community Mental...


  • Lewisham, Greater London, United Kingdom Sanctuary Personnel Ltd Full time

    Sanctuary Personnel is currently looking for an experienced Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) to take on a new ongoing contract role within the Low Intensity SupportTeam . Pay Rate: £27per hour (assignment rate) Contract Type: Locum Requirements of the Community Psychiatric Nurse: Degree or equivalent in Mental Health Nursing Experience...


  • Lewisham, United Kingdom Social Interest Group Full time

    **ABOUT THE ROLE** - We are urgently recruiting for flexible Bank/Relief Support Staff to help us continue to deliver high quality services to vulnerable people in the community. We have a variety of shifts available from mornings, days, nights and weekends in our Lewisham Mental Health Supported Housing Service._ Rota: Flexible zero hours contract. This is...


  • Lewisham, United Kingdom Age UK Lewisham and Southwark Full time

    Community Connections Lewisham, a project run by Age UK Lewisham and Southwark, are committed to reducing social isolation in Lewisham. We are looking to fill own car driver roles in our community transport project. We support adults in Lewisham who are unable to use public transport, either through physical or mental impairment. Our drivers give a vital...


  • Lewisham, United Kingdom Age UK Lewisham and Southwark Full time

    Community Connections Lewisham, a project run by Age UK Lewisham and Southwark, are committed to reducing social isolation in Lewisham. We are looking to fill travel companion roles in our community transport project. Travel companions support people who are still physically able to use public transport but have issues with confidence, anxiety or following...


  • Lewisham, United Kingdom Age UK Lewisham and Southwark Full time

    Community Connections Lewisham, a project run by Age UK Lewisham and Southwark, are committed to reducing social isolation in Lewisham. We are looking to fill travel companion roles in our community transport project. Travel companions support people who are still physically able to use public transport but have issues with confidence, anxiety or following...

  • Psychology Graduate

    3 weeks ago


    Lewisham, United Kingdom Qualiteach Ltd Full time

    Psychology Support * Classroom/ School based roles * Monday to Friday * 8.30am - 4pm * Term-time * Psychology support graduates needed for SEN Support roles * Psychology backgrounds / Mental Health backgrounds * Lewisham, South East London * Primary and Secondary roles availableThese Psychology support roles are to work with young people within an SEN school...


  • Lewisham, United Kingdom Carepoint Services Limited Full time

    **Trainee Care Coordinator-Lewisham** - We are looking for a Trainee Care Coordinator to train and work along side our Senior Care Coordinator at our Lewisham Branch._ **The Trainee Care Coordinator Job Role**: - You will use your confidence to build relationships with the staff, service users, their families and external health care professionals. - You...

  • Recovery Worker

    4 weeks ago


    Lewisham, United Kingdom Seven Resourcing Full time

    Seven Criminal Justice is currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Recovery Worker to work full-time in the Lewisham area. **Experience**: - Manage an active opiate caseload providing structured psychosocial interventions such as Motivational Interviewing, Brief Intervention, Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Techniques, ITEP and harm...


  • Lewisham, Greater London, United Kingdom Sanctuary Personnel Ltd Full time

    Sanctuary Personnel is curren tly looking for an experienced Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) to take on a new ongoing contract role within the Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Team. Pay Rate: £27per hour (assignment rate) Contract Type: Locum, 6-month contract/ongoing block booking. Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week (hours flexible...

  • Sales Associate

    4 weeks ago


    Lewisham, United Kingdom Hawk Personnel Full time

    Hawk Personnel are actively seeking a Sales Associate to join an Independent property services group in their Lewisham office. They currently operate across the London area. **The role**: - Qualifying applicants over the telephone - Managing a personal database of applicants - Arranging and conducting property tours - Receiving and providing viewing...

  • Casual Worker

    1 week ago


    Lewisham, United Kingdom Riverside Housing Full time

    Job Title: Waking Night Support AssistantSalary: £14.02 per hourWorking Hours: As and when requiredLocation: Honor Lea & Rokeby House, LewishamIf you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and...

  • Learning Mentor

    3 weeks ago


    Lewisham, United Kingdom Reeson Education Full time

    Reeson Education is currently seeking an experienced learning mentor to join an independent school catering to children who have been removed from mainstream education due to challenging behaviour, anxiety, and mental health issues. This is a term-time only role with working hours of 08:30-16:30. As a learning mentor, you will be responsible for providing...


  • Lewisham, United Kingdom Riverside Housing Full time

    The difference you will make as a Specialist Support OfficerWe believe in providing care and support to our clients that will enable them to make informed decisions about their life that will increase their sense of wellbeing: this might be greater independence, better coping strategies or a richer network and sense of self achievement. You will be working...

  • Learning Mentor

    3 weeks ago


    Lewisham, United Kingdom Reeson Education Full time

    Reeson Education is currently seeking an experienced learning mentor to join an independent school catering to children who have been removed from mainstream education due to challenging behaviour, anxiety, and mental health issues. This is a term-time only role with working hours of 08:30-16:30.As a learning mentor, you will be responsible for providing...

  • Care Coordinator

    4 weeks ago


    Lewisham, United Kingdom Carepoint Services Limited Full time

    Due to expansion we are hiring an experienced **Care Coordinator** to join our existing **Lewisham** team. **Care Coordinator Essential Criteria**: - Previous experience as a **Care Coordinator** for a busy Domiciliary Care Business. - Familiar with the use of rostering software and ECM. - Professional and responsive where there are issues and risks are...

  • Field Care Supervisor

    3 weeks ago


    Lewisham, United Kingdom Carepoint Services Limited Full time

    Due to expansion we are hiring a **Field Care Supervisor** to join our **Lewisham** team. **Field Care Supervisor Duties Include**:. - Mentoring new staff - Leading with field-based compliance (including quality monitoring, spot checks and hospital discharges) - Assisting with client assessments, reviews and ADLs - Troubleshooting where instructed by...


  • Lewisham, United Kingdom Veritas Education Recruitment Full time

    Secondary teachers for SEMH schools ASAP start £150-£220 per day We are currently seeking a secondary teachers who have experience working with children and young people with social, emotional and mental health issues. Ideally you will have QTS or you will have good experience teaching in a class room setting and be confident in your behaviour...


  • Lewisham, United Kingdom Veritas Education Recruitment Full time

    Secondary teachers for SEMH schoolsASAP start£150-£220 per dayWe are currently seeking a secondary teachers who have experience working with children and young people with social, emotional and mental health issues. Ideally you will have QTS or you will have good experience teaching in a class room setting and be confident in your behaviour management. An...


  • Lewisham, United Kingdom Age UK Lewisham and Southwark Full time

    **Administrative Assistant** **SALARY**: £22,880 per annum pro rata **HOURS**: 21 hours per week **BACKGROUND**:Age UK Lewisham and Southwark (AUKLS) is a local, independent, self-funded charity that exists to improve the lives of older people in Lewisham and Southwark. AUKLS enjoys an open and participative working environment. We work to our core...