Description
The postholder will lead the strategic commissioning of services for adults with care and support needs, and for carers, primarily those aged 65 and over. They will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective services that are aligned with agreed commissioning priorities and support adults in Waltham Forest to live as independently and well as possible, with choice and control over the care they receive.
The post does not include line management responsibilities.
The postholder will lead the strategic commissioning, procurement, mobilisation, contract management and service development of a portfolio of Adult Social Care and Health services, including the Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES), Minor Adaptations, Decontamination and Traditional Telecare services.
They will be responsible for ensuring commissioned services are safe, effective, high performing and deliver value for money through robust contract management, performance monitoring, quality assurance and financial oversight.
Acting as the lead commissioner for all contracts within the portfolio, the postholder will develop strong relationships with providers and partners to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, delivery against key performance indicators, effective risk management and continuous service improvement.
The postholder will act as the Council's lead officer for the Better Care Fund (BCF), coordinating statutory quarterly and annual reporting requirements, monitoring delivery against national and local priorities, and ensuring compliance with governance, assurance and performance frameworks.
They will provide oversight of BCF programme delivery, working closely with partners across the Council, the NHS and North East London Integrated Care Board (NEL ICB) to support effective planning, reporting and performance management.
The postholder will develop and maintain effective partnerships across local government, the NHS, NEL ICB, providers and the voluntary and community sector, leading complex programmes of change and ensuring commissioned services contribute to the Council's Age Well, prevention, independence and health improvement priorities.
Through strategic leadership and effective commissioning, the role will support the delivery of high-quality services and positive outcomes for residents across Waltham Forest.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead strategic commissioning for adult services and carers.
- Develop commissioning strategies and oversee service redesign.
- Work with providers and partners to ensure quality, value and outcomes.
- Provide expert advice to senior leaders and partners.
- Manage risks, performance and complex stakeholder issues.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Degree-level education (post-graduate desirable).
- Relevant professional qualification.
- Strong commissioning experience and knowledge of legislation, markets and best practice.
- Experience in large, complex organisations.
- Excellent communication, analytical and stakeholder-management skills.
- Solid understanding of procurement, contracting and the commissioning cycle
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