Assistant Director Commissioning

1 month ago

Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom West Sussex County Council Full time
About Us

At West Sussex County Council, we strive to create a society where every adult has the opportunity to live a good life in their chosen community, surrounded by the people they love.

The Adults Commissioning Service is a vital part of our Adults Services Directorate, working tirelessly to ensure that individuals can access high-quality services that enable them to live independently. Our service is divided into three key areas:

  • Older People Services
  • Lifelong and Working Age Mental Health Services
  • Enablement and Independence Services

We aim to develop efficient and effective services that meet the social care needs of our community, while also delivering preventative services that provide early intervention and support recovery. Our Council Plan and Adults Strategy outline our ambitions and key areas of development.

West Sussex County Council values and nurtures talent, and we're committed to helping you achieve your full potential. We offer a supportive, friendly, and collaborative environment that fosters growth and development, both personally and professionally. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working, and we encourage our staff to share their ideas and suggestions, no matter how big or small.

We offer flexible working arrangements, supported by our IT infrastructure, which enables collaborative and streamlined working. Our hybrid working model allows staff to work from various locations, promoting a healthy work-life balance while meeting the needs of the organization.

Meet Abbie Johnson, Commissioning & Contracts Service Manager, who shares her experience of working in the Adults Commissioning Service: "I'm proud of our supportive and inclusive culture, which focuses on supporting staff. I've had the opportunity to learn and develop my skills as a commissioner in the Older People's Commissioning Team. We work together with partners and customers to develop and commission services that meet people's needs now and in the future."

Chris Jones, Commissioning Service Manager, adds: "A significant benefit I've experienced since working in the service is the focus on continuing professional development and the sharing of knowledge and best practice across the service."

The Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced and skilled Assistant Director to join our dynamic leadership team. As a key member of our Adults Commissioning Service, you'll play a crucial role in strategizing and implementing plans to enhance our services and improve outcomes for the people we support.

Reporting directly to the Director for Adults and Health, you'll form part of our senior leadership team, setting the strategic direction for the whole directorate, creating the right culture and environment for the workforce to flourish, and ensuring departmental plans are delivered.

We're looking for someone with a proven track record in delivering and leading the commissioning of complex adult services, with excellent strategic management skills and a strong background in adult social care leadership, performance management, and partnership working.

This role is a pivotal part of our Adults Social Care Management team, and you'll work with various stakeholders and partnerships, developing and maintaining outward-facing relationships. As such, it's essential to have strong networking, leadership, and relationship management skills.

Experience and Skills

The ideal candidate will have strong commissioning experience and collaborative skills to effectively lead and promote an improvement-driven culture, achieving high-quality results. Demonstrable success in leading teams to improve services and deliver sustainable positive outcomes for adults is essential. Additionally, you'll have extensive experience operating within a senior leadership team, guiding and influencing the development of innovative and top-tier services within high-performing teams.

For more information on the key skills and qualifications required, please refer to the Job Description attached.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, continuing professional development opportunities, and a supportive and inclusive work environment.

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