Commissioning and Inclusion Officer - Learning Disability
- Organisation
- East Sussex County Council
- Number of positions
- 1
- Location
- Lewes
- Salary
- £37,575 - £40,279 per annum
- Closing date
- 05/05/2024
- Department
- Adult Social Care and Health
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Full Time
- Hours
- 37
- Job type
- Commissioning and Prevention
- Job reference
- orbis/TP/37273/40015
- Job reference
- orbis/TP/37273/40015
- Number of positions
- 1
- Location
- Lewes
- Salary
- £37,575 - £40,279 per annum
- Closing date
- 05/05/2024
- Organisation
- East Sussex County Council
- Department
- Adult Social Care and Health
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Full Time
- Hours
- 37
- Job type
- Commissioning and Prevention
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commissioning and Inclusion Officer in the Learning Disability Commissioning Team here in East Sussex. This is being offered as a permanent post, and if you are passionate about co-production and people with a learning disability receiving high quality, inclusive support, then this could be the role for you!
Working closely with the Project Manager and alongside the commissioning team, the post will represent the ESCC Learning Disability Partnership Board and co-ordinate the work of the Involvement Matters Team, ESCC reference group for adults with a learning disability, leading on co-production and developing the inclusion and engagement of people with a learning disability both locally and nationally.
As a skilled practitioner with experience of supporting adults with a learning disability, you will have excellent communication and strong interpersonal, facilitation and presentation skills, along with the drive, passion, and experience in implementing co-production and person-centred practice.
You will play a key role in engaging with stakeholders particularly self- advocates, ASC colleagues, care and support providers, registered providers and other agencies including the NHS, to both support progressive co-production and to co-ordinate the nominations, allocations and management of learning disability housing schemes and services. The post will manage the referrals and allocations process for our commissioned supported living services, as well as supporting the operational management of these services including evaluation and quality assurance.
The post will also support the team in any future commissioning or de-commissioning of services which could include identifying needs, developing specifications, supporting the modelling of new services, and assisting in the tendering and contract monitoring processes.
It’s a really nice and supportive atmosphere here. Everyone is friendly, very approachable, very supportive of each other, and everyone wants everyone else to do well. Heather, Specialist Contract Manager
The Commissioning and Inclusion Officer post is varied and rewarding, and you will be part of a small but dynamic team who are passionate about improving the outcomes for people with a learning disability. This is a managerial role, and you will be responsible for providing support and supervision to team members. We will provide a high level of support, supervision, and targeted training to further promote your development.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone committed to the values of inclusion and involvement central to the Learning Disability Commissioning team, and who is seeking to gain or enhance their skills and experience within the Social Care commissioning sector.
Our flexible working arrangements allow for a mix of being home and office based. You will be provided with a range of equipment to support home working and the days in the office will primarily be at County Hall, Lewes. You may also be required to attend meetings in other locations if these can’t be carried out virtually.
If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, look no further and we look forward to receiving your application. Please click the 'apply now' button to complete an application form.
Interviews will be taking place week commencing 6 May. If you are unavailable on the proposed dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Matt Holmes – Strategic Commissioning Manager matt.holmes@eastsussex.gov.uk or Jeanette Gallivan-Young – Project Manager – Commissioning jeanette.gallivan-young@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For work that makes a difference
Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Equal Opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
