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Head of Adult Commissioning
Arndale House (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
GBP 65,762.00 - 72,846.00 per year;GBP 3,203.00 ;GBP 8,000.00
About the job
Salary: £65,762 to £72,846 per year plus £3,203 car benefit
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
The Head of Adult Commissioning is a senior member of the leadership team within Adult Social Care (ASC) and will report directly to the Director of ASC. The role is instrumental in driving strategic leadership for the commissioning and market sustainability agenda to meet the ASC vision and the responsibilities of the Care Act 2014.
The Head of Adult Commissioning will have responsibility for ensuring our commissioning approach meets key objectives and themes to develop our ASC strategy and objectives of Luton 2040. They will provide leadership for a quality and placements team, ensuring appropriate development and management of the adult social care market, as well as timely, high quality and value for money packages for Luton residents requiring ASC services.
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
About you
We are looking for someone with substantial experience of leading strategic change in complex organisations or partnerships in the public/voluntary sector and proven experience of working in partnership across Health and Social Care to improve outcomes for service users.
You will need to have experience of commissioning and commissioning cycle or managing services and complex projects including performance/contract management, as well as managing and developing staff and management of budgets. The post holder will have in-depth knowledge of evaluation techniques to evaluate projects and programmes to improve outcomes.
You'll be a strong communicator with the ability to build effective relationships with a range of partners and stakeholders, demonstrating the ability to influence people and direct change within service delivery.
When applying for this role, it's important to clearly demonstrate how your skills and experiences align with the job requirements. Make sure to explain and provide examples of how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the job description. Your supporting statement should be detailed yet concise and should not exceed two sides of A4 paper.
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
If you would like to find out more about ourLuton 2040 Vision, please click the link here: https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Council_government_and_democracy/2040/Pages/default.aspx
Application Process
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
Salary: £65,762 to £72,846 per year plus £3,203 car benefit
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
The Head of Adult Commissioning is a senior member of the leadership team within Adult Social Care (ASC) and will report directly to the Director of ASC. The role is instrumental in driving strategic leadership for the commissioning and market sustainability agenda to meet the ASC vision and the responsibilities of the Care Act 2014.
The Head of Adult Commissioning will have responsibility for ensuring our commissioning approach meets key objectives and themes to develop our ASC strategy and objectives of Luton 2040. They will provide leadership for a quality and placements team, ensuring appropriate development and management of the adult social care market, as well as timely, high quality and value for money packages for Luton residents requiring ASC services.
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
About you
We are looking for someone with substantial experience of leading strategic change in complex organisations or partnerships in the public/voluntary sector and proven experience of working in partnership across Health and Social Care to improve outcomes for service users.
You will need to have experience of commissioning and commissioning cycle or managing services and complex projects including performance/contract management, as well as managing and developing staff and management of budgets. The post holder will have in-depth knowledge of evaluation techniques to evaluate projects and programmes to improve outcomes.
You'll be a strong communicator with the ability to build effective relationships with a range of partners and stakeholders, demonstrating the ability to influence people and direct change within service delivery.
When applying for this role, it's important to clearly demonstrate how your skills and experiences align with the job requirements. Make sure to explain and provide examples of how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the job description. Your supporting statement should be detailed yet concise and should not exceed two sides of A4 paper.
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
If you would like to find out more about ourLuton 2040 Vision, please click the link here: https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Council_government_and_democracy/2040/Pages/default.aspx
Application Process
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
Closing date: Sun 08/09/2024 at 01:00
Job reference: LBC03238