Adults Social Care

3 weeks ago


Chichester, United Kingdom WSCC Full time

**Want to make a difference?**
Adult Social Care is committed to making a positive difference to the people of West Sussex. You can help us do that. We are looking for people with a can do approach to work, who get things done. An experienced and exceptional Contract Lead who can lead on contract management of our strategic contracts, work with partners and providers to review arrangements to support future strategic planning and commissioning activity.

If you want to find out more register for our online Adult Social Care Commissioning Online Event on the 23rd February: Adult Social Care Commissioning Recruitment Event Tickets, Fri 23 Feb 2024 at 13:00 | Eventbrite
**About you**
You will have a strong understanding of the important role that Adult Social Care can play in people’s lives and a commitment to making the customer experience better by working collaboratively with partners and providers. You will have strong analytical, literacy, problem solving and project management skills to manage contracts and produce technical reports which make evidence-based recommendations. You will have strong interpersonal, influencing and persuasion skills to work across organisations and the market to deliver improvements and change. You will have experience or an excellent understanding of working in a public sector environment. You will have a degree or equivalent qualification or experience which demonstrates that level of applied knowledge and understanding to deliver the role.
**About us**
If you are thinking why join West Sussex we are happy to confirm there is a supportive culture that is second to none. Employees are genuinely valued, respected and there is an emphasis on work life balance. Hybrid working helps us deliver a great service and our employees enjoy the flexibility this gives to fit around their home lives. For this role, hybrid working currently means the team work together in the office at County Hall Chichester on Wednesday, with visits to other offices in the county as required, and remote working for the rest of the week. Teamwork is very important to us and getting together as a team once a week enables us to update on work related projects, share new ideas and to support each other as required.

The Older People’s Commissioning Team, part of West Sussex County Council’s Adults Social Care Department, works with a range of resident representatives, service providers, partners, and internal teams to commission services that support older people with care needs to live the lives they want to lead. In this role, you will be an important part of the work, ensuring that services and solutions are available to people across the county to meet the care and support needs of our residents.

But don’t just take our word for it here’s what one of the team thinks **“**Working in commissioning and contract management is a massive privilege. The potential to understand, target and shape resource at those who need it most to make improvements that really impact on people’s lives is very rewarding. I’ve found the commissioning and contracts teams at West Sussex to be a very supportive environment where my professional development is prioritised and I really feel valued”.**

**About The Job** Salary**: NJC Grade 12 £45,441 to £48,474 per annum

**Working Pattern**: Full Time (37 hours Monday - Friday)
**Contract Length**: Fixed term to 31/03/2025

**Location**: Hybrid working - Office base is Chichester County Hall please note the role requires regular travel across the county

**Application deadline**:6 March 2024

**Interview date**:13 March 2024

**_ You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes available._**
**Further Information**
The reference number for this role is **CAFHE04972**.

**To apply**

Applications should be made by uploading your CV and an accompanying support statement that clearly sets out **how you meet each of the skills, qualifications and experience required for the role**, which can be found in the attached job description on the West Sussex Application page. Please be advised you will be shortlisted based on your demonstration of how you meet the criteria required for the role.

Please ensure you have saved the Job Description attached to the main advert on the Council’s website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.

**Note for Recruitment Agencies**: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you

For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.

Job Reference: CAFHE04972


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