Adult Social Care Commissioners
| Posting date: | 18 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,755 to £50,574 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 August 2025 |
| Location: | Kingston Upon Thames, South West London |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Kingston Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3647 |
Summary
About the Role and our Ideal Candidate
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 - incl commissioning services supporting older people (including day services, information and advice and early help support) and carers
Integration Commissioner - incl 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.
What we're looking for:
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.
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
Please be clear in your application which role(s) you’d like to be considered for and why.
Please contact Julia McDonald, Head of Service for ASC Strategy Transformation and Partnerships (julia.mcdonald@kingston.gov.uk) for an informal conversation about these opportunities.
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.
What we offer:
The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of Kingston residents..
A challenging and rewarding role with opportunities for professional development.
A supportive and inclusive working environment, with hybrid working opportunities.
Competitive salary and benefits package. (see Our Offer To You below)
Please refer to the attached structure chart to view the team's structure within the service.
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 - incl commissioning services supporting older people (including day services, information and advice and early help support) and carers
Integration Commissioner - incl 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.
What we're looking for:
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.
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
Please be clear in your application which role(s) you’d like to be considered for and why.
Please contact Julia McDonald, Head of Service for ASC Strategy Transformation and Partnerships (julia.mcdonald@kingston.gov.uk) for an informal conversation about these opportunities.
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.
What we offer:
The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of Kingston residents..
A challenging and rewarding role with opportunities for professional development.
A supportive and inclusive working environment, with hybrid working opportunities.
Competitive salary and benefits package. (see Our Offer To You below)
Please refer to the attached structure chart to view the team's structure within the service.
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