Commissioner - Age Well Portfolio
Grade 7- £40833-£45021pa
Commissioner - Age Well Portfolio
About us:
Havering Council is determined to deliver integrated health and social care services to our community across Adults and Children’s social care and Public Health services, of the highest possible quality and that provide value for money.
The vision for the Havering Integrated Team is:
Vulnerable people and their families are supported to remain as independent and connected as possible, in supportive communities.
Early identification of need is responded to quickly through lean business processes that provide access to personalised services and places that support delivery of positive outcomes. The overall system design is integrated where it needs to be and cost effective, achieved because we have:
Strong relationships and aligned objectives with all partners and stakeholders.
A sustainable market, providing opportunities that will enable a diverse and vibrant range of services
A well-trained, well informed, motivated and knowledgeable workforce.
About the role:
This role will report to Senior Commissioner Age Well.
The post holder is required to manage contracts and projects in conjunction with a range of partners within and outside the organisation, to be responsible for delivering projects and commissioning activities in conjunction with operational colleagues, external stakeholders and independent providers that result in improved outcomes for service users.
About you:
The post holder should demonstrate the following:
- Experience of commissioning new initiatives and of delivering projects that result in substantial change and/or integration across organisations
- Demonstrable experience of working with service users, service colleagues and partners to create change that is co-designed
- Ability to negotiate, influence and work in partnership
- Excellent report writing and oral communication skills.
- Experienced in project development.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Customer service focused.
- Demonstrable experience of engaging with providers and creating an atmosphere of partnership and cooperation to deliver positive outcomes
- Experience of negotiating with partners and knowing what stance to take to get the best sustainable outcomes, balanced across stakeholder needs
Please view Job Profile here
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Laura.Wheatley@havering.gov.uk
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 9th August 2024 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed.
Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770
Additional Information
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