Location
Kingston Upon Thames

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£40,755

About the Role
We are seeking passionate Commissioners to join our innovative Strategic Commissioning Team. We are looking for experienced professionals to play a key role in commissioning high-quality, person-centred social care services across the Older People portfolio. The two roles advertised are: Older People & Carers Commissioner - including commissioning services supporting older people (including day services, information and advice, and early help support) and carers; Integration Commissioner - including commissioning for home readiness, reablement and equipment services and managing the Better Care Fund. In these exciting roles, you will play a crucial part in shaping the future of social care within your designated portfolio. You will be responsible for: Supporting the development and implementation of commissioning strategies aligned with our Whole Lifecycle approach and local health and care priorities; Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including providers, community organisations, and service users; Supporting the management of budgets and ensuring value for money across commissioned services; Monitoring and evaluating service performance & impact and identifying areas for improvement; Developing innovative approaches to service delivery and supporting their implementation; Working effectively as part of a high-performing team to achieve shared goals.

About Us
The ASC Commissioning Team is at the heart of delivering better outcomes for Kingston residents. We're not just about ticking boxes; we're about transforming how we support people to live independent and fulfilling lives. This is your chance to: Work on key projects that will transform the way we deliver adult social care services; Work collaboratively with system partners to help co-design services that truly meet the needs of our diverse communities, in a challenging financial context; Embrace a flexible and supportive environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions make a real impact. As part of the ASC Strategy & Transformation team, you'll be at the forefront of: Developing impactful strategies that ensure high-quality, value-for-money services are available for years to come; Exploring new approaches and embedding good practice in social care, from technology-enabled solutions to strength-based preventative support; Building strong relationships with residents, providers, and other stakeholders to ensure their voices are heard.

Experience
Proven experience in health or social care, ideally in a public sector / NHS environment, in areas such as commissioning, transformation, project management, or service delivery.

About you
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse data and identify key issues; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships; A commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities; A strong understanding of health and social care needs and the local context.

Qualifications
Please be clear in your application which role(s) you’d like to be considered for and why.