Commissioning specialist Ref 5269641

Summary

Commissioning specialist needed in Bournemouth

Ref 5269641

There are two posts available for immediate start covering:

- Learning Disabilities

- Mental Health and Neurodivergence

The interim role is to support the Head of Strategic Commissioning – Disabilities

To deliver commissioning projects as requested by the Head of Strategic Commissioning for Disabilities.
To ensure that any future commissioned services deliver a person-centred, strength- based approach that promotes independence, choice and control and puts dignity at the heart of care and support.
To ensure that the voice of people who use the services, their carers and their advocates are at the heart of the commissioning and through effective mechanisms of co-production.

We are looking for

Degree level Education or significant experience of adult social care commissioning including expertise in a number of specialist areas
Experience of developing service user and stakeholder involvement in the commissioning and delivery of services to implement and deliver strategic service outcomes
Experience of initiating and leading change across a range of contexts, delivering service improvement initiatives and demonstrate positive outcomes for service users
Knowledge of current relevant legislation and statutory duties, responsibilities and best practice in relation to the commissioning and contracting of Adult Services