Commissioning Officer

3 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom Reading Borough Council Full time

Job description

Are you an experienced and knowledgeable professional with expertise in adult social care, commissioning and contract management? Are you keen to improve services and get better outcomes for people?

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

**About the Role**:
As a Commissioning Officer, you will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team. You will work with Commissioning Managers, the wider Reading Team, Health and care providers to improve the lives of working aged residents. Services will include residential services, supported living services and other services involved in maximising opportunities for working aged adults.

You will have opportunity to manage contracts and be involved in various improvement projects across strategic commissioning, service design, and procurement. You will have opportunity to participate and lead projects, developing and consolidating your skills.

The Council's ambition is to transform social care in Reading, making it more innovative, outcome-focused, and personalised. As part of the team, you will receive consistent support and supervision and opportunity to develop.

**About You**:
These positions are ideal for well-organized and enthusiastic individuals who can bring understanding of Adult Social Care and Health, a desire to make a difference, excellent interpersonal skills, analytical thinking and the capability to influence and drive positive change.
- Contract Management Improvement - ensuring robust contract management, positive partnership working and encouraging innovation in different market areas.
- Commissioning and contract management support for our Working aged adult residential services - supporting the Lead Officer to get the best from our providers and ensure robust contract management.

You’ll be part of a team that expects everyone to contribute their best. You will also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
**Work Together as one team -** work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do

**Drive Efficiency** - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential

**Be Ambitious** - be demanding of our own performance - striving to be even better - and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way

**Make a Difference to Reading** - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed

**Our offer**

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

**A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including**:

- Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
- A wide range of flexible working opportunities
- Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
- On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
- Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
- Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

Closing Date: Monday 13th May 2024

Interview Date: To be confirmed


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