Commissioning Officer needed with Dorset Council

Start Date- ASAP

Location - Dorchester (hybrid)

Duration - Initially 3 months

Hours per week - 37 hours per week

Salary - £18 ltd an hour

Description:

• To take the lead role in the development and implementation of commissioning strategies and plans


• Ensure that available funding is used to maximum effect by developing and commissioning services which meet clearly identified needs and which achieve agreed outcomes


• Ensure that the commissioning of services in allocated areas of responsibility follows a recognised commissioning cycle on behalf of adults and communities within Dorset


• To undertake needs and impact assessments which involve service users, adult care operational staff and wider partners


• To design and deliver pathways that turn commissioning intentions into positive outcomes for individuals

What is required?

• Degree level or equivalent qualification in relevant area or significant commissioning experience in relevant area


• Substantial experience of working in a health, support or social care setting or allied field


• Experience in negotiation


• Experience of using data, information and intelligence to inform assessment, planning and performance reviews


• Experience of managing contracts and tendering processes

If you are interested please call Jemma Molloy on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - jemma.molloy@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £250.

The benefits of working with SCS;

• A specialist, dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact


• Exceptional referral bonuses - £250 per referral placed in to work!


• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK


• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.


• Payroll service twice a week.


• Ltd and PAYE payment options available.


• Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.


• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.


• DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge.