Salary: 38,533 - 39,571
Hours: We have 2 opportunites available, both are 37 hours per week
Workbase: This role is based in Cumbria House, Carlisle, it will also involve some working from home.
Contract: Permanent
Have you ever considered working in Commissioning?
An exciting opportunity has arisen in a supportive, committed, and friendly team for a highly motivated individual to work in Strategic Commissioning as a Quality and Contracts Officer.
Recruitment to this post is required to support the Strategic Commissioning Team to provide up to date information on any contract or quality issues that may impact on the council’s statutory responsibility to manage the social care market. This will be supported through robust monitoring and evaluating of outcomes along with quality assurance through an appropriate contract management process.
About the role
Experience of contract monitoring, quality assurance and performance management would be beneficial to make sure services are commissioning and contract managed in an effective & efficient manner, delivering value for money, whilst ensuring that the needs of Cumbrian citizens continue to be met.
If successful, you will be responsible for carrying out contract monitoring activity and reviews on an independent basis and to produce reports based on findings. You will participate/lead multi-agency Radar groups to share information on quality concerns and ongoing improvements and to provide information to support decision making around the support or actions to be taken with providers
This is a high-profile role and will provide you with the opportunity to work alongside a range of people, both within the Council and from other agencies (such as health and social care providers) throughout Cumbria. This will offer a real opportunity to see if a career in Commissioning is for you.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for an innovative and creative individual with skills, knowledge, and experience in delivering / managing projects, who wants to make a difference. You will need to be an effective communicator, be able to understand and interpret data and deliver outcomes. You do not necessarily need a background in social care, just a desire and ability to effect change and deliver.
If you have any questions around these opportunities, please contact Alan Young on alan.young@cumbria.gov.uk for more information.
Interview information
Closing date: 05/06/2022
Interview date: w/c 06/06/2022
We are currently operating both inperson and virtual interviews. If virtual, your interview will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.
What we can offer you
Cumbria County Council is a modern, vibrant place to work offering a range of staff benefits, including:
*Excellent training and development offers
*Flexible working opportunities
*Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
*Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
*Competitive rates of pay
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Cumbria County Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
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