Commissioning OfficerREQ01026Employer - Trafford Council Address - Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford M32 0THSalary - GBP 35,934 - GBP 38,813 per annumSalary Grade - Band 9Job category - Social CareJob Type - Commissioning, ContractsWorking Pattern - Full TimeWorking hours - 36.25hrsContract type - PermanentClosing date - Sunday 18th August 2019 at 23.59Interview date - To be confirmed
Do you want to make a difference to the residents of Trafford? Would you like to play a key role in the commissioning of provision for people with learning disabilities and mental health?
This is an opportunity to join commissioning at a time when Trafford Council and NHS Trafford CCG are on an exciting journey of integration to better join up health and social care commissioning.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented, motivated professional to make a real difference to the care and support of people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health. Commissioning plays a key role in service improvement and ensuring residents receive the best possible provision across health and social care.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced professional to join our well-respected All Age Commissioning Team as a Commissioning Officer. The successful candidate will have a demonstrable background in Learning Disabilities and/or Mental Health, outcome-focused commissioning and contracting.
In this role you will be expected to undertake a full and active role in the development and commissioning of support services for clients with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health.
As a Commissioning Officer, you will have responsibility for giving support and direction to Commissioning Support Officers and work closely with providers and users of services, as well as supporting our social work and health professionals.