Commissioning Officer

Role: Commissioning Officer

Location: Hybrid Working - Bedford

Duration: 12 months

Money on offer: Day rate - £200-300 per day Umbrella PAYE DOE

Experienced Commissioning Officer sought for one of our main local government organisations, based in Bedford, on an interim basis for a period of 12 months.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a council going through council wide organisational change.

The Commissioning Officer will be responsible for:

• Identifying, purchasing and monitoring services to meet the needs of adults with social care needs
• Working with service providers, assessing needs, and ensuring services are effective and efficient
• Working with service providers to procure services that meet the identified needs, ensuring value for money and quality
• Monitoring the performance of service providers and ensuring services are meeting the needs of service users and are effective
• Working with other agencies, such as NHS, to ensure integrated and joined-up services for residents
• Prioritising the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.

The ideal candidate for the Commissioning Officer role should have:

• Ideally a degree in social work, public health or a related discipline
• Experience within local government or wider health authorities
• A good understanding of relevant legislation and government initiatives
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly in a complex environment to deliver the team's functions.

If you would like to apply for this Commissioning Officer role or would like to find out more, please apply online or contact Rebecca Dawson. Interviews for this role will be held over teams WC 16th June, with a view to start WC 23rd June.

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