Commissioning Manager

at  Staffordshire County Council

Job Introduction
We are looking for an experienced social care professional who has a thorough understanding of adult social care and commissioning to take forward key projects within the County.
The post is based within the Older People and Physical Disability Commissioning Team, working as part of a team of five Commissioning Managers.
This post will lead on home and community care, with a particular focus on commissioning of Home Care and Market Sustainability. The post will also lead on Carers across older people and physical disabilities (OPPD) Commissioning.
Main Responsibilities

You will:

• Develop and implement strategies and plans to deliver the Council’s strategic objectives.
• Lead on developing future commissioning arrangements for home and community care.
• Develop innovation and service specific solutions to meet needs and improve outcomes which are co-produced with people and their carers/families.
• Manage and deliver projects to timescale and budget.
• Form and maintain positive working relationships with providers, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop opportunities for closer collaboration with commissioners in the NHS and other authorities.
• Learn from best practice both within the sector and outside and translating that into working practice.

The Ideal Candidate

Please refer the Job description for details