Commissioning Lead for Adult Social Care

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom London borough of Barking and Dagenham Full time
About this role

The Commissioning Lead for Adult Social Care will coordinate and lead workstreams across integrated working with health partners and hospital discharge, developing and managing relationships with providers of care and support provision and ensuring value for money including the delivery of transformative programmes of work and savings plans.

This permanent role would ideally suit someone with good experience of managing care markets and good experience of working in an integrated system.

As the Commissioning Lead, you will lead a team of staff and work closely with others on joint priorities. Your immediate priorities will include the recommissioning of homecare and reablement services, shaping future commissioning intentions and working on market strategies including on inflation, London living wage and implementation of fair cost of care.

Key responsibilities
  1. Coordinate and lead workstreams across integrated working with health partners and hospital discharge.
  2. Develop and manage relationships with providers of care and support provision.
  3. Ensure value for money including the delivery of transformative programmes of work and savings plans.

You will report to senior managers and partners including Cabinet members to provide assurance on the delivery of commissioned care.

You will also be able to apply a laser-sharp focus and problem-solve to support the successful delivery of objectives.

This role is an exciting opportunity for an individual who wants to have a foot in both strategy and operations and who wants to play a pivotal role in the development of an effective care market.

About us

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is a diverse borough which is undergoing rapid change. We have a laser focus on delivering for our residents – whether it's tackling the inequalities people face or, quite simply, delivering the best services every day.

We're creating and fostering the conditions and opportunities for people to thrive here – and for our residents to live healthy, fulfilling lives for longer, with more choice and control, better financial resilience, in safe, supportive, and inclusive communities.



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