Strategic Commissioner - Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Autism services

Salary: £59,759

Grade: Level 5 Zone 2

Location: 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time (36 hours)     

Closing Date: Thursday 28^th November 2024; 23:59

Interview Date: Friday 6th December

 

About Camden

 

Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind.  Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.

 

How You’ll Be Involved

Commissioning high quality services, building sustainable and effective partnerships and thinking long-term for our residents is a vital part of delivering our vision in Camden. We are looking for positive, proactive people to join our Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Autism Commissioning team, to champion innovative approaches, lead across traditional service boundaries and address inequalities so we can deliver for our residents.

 

As a Strategic Commissioner in Camden, you will take a lead role in overseeing change programmes, service redesign and commissioning strategies across Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Autism services.

The post holder will report to the Head of Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Autism Commissioning, within a dynamic and partnership-focused service that sits within Camden’s Adult Social Care department. The team is responsible for a wide portfolio of Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Autism services and strategies, including supported accommodation, community and floating support, prevention services, employment and advocacy.

The post holder will require a strong commitment to co-production, a clear focus on equalities and a collaborative approach to building relationships.

All About You
 

The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or have an equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level. You will need knowledge and experience of commissioning and/or an understanding of adult social care, health and housing services (ideally in relation to mental health, learning disabilities and autism).

 

We expect that candidates for this role will draw on their own rich and varied skills and experiences to approach it in their unique way, but we think this role will appeal especially to people who:
 

Are good at working in a team and developing people, relationships and commissioning practices. For example, you will be required to manage between one and two staff members, including support, supervision, performance management and professional development.

Experienced in managing complex programmes/projects within a multiagency environment, with good stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills to navigate issues and solve problems.
 

A passion for improving outcomes for our residents and including them in a coproduction approach to ensure their voices, strengths and needs are central to the work we do.
 

Great communication skills and experience of writing and presenting reports to a range of stakeholders including senior managers and elected members.
 

Building honest and effective relationships with commissioned providers and stakeholders within the council and the wider health and social care system, to work across traditional boundaries and deliver for our residents. This includes an ability to have difficult conversations in constructive ways, such as contract negotiations or implementing improvement plans.

Ensuring the effective use of resources, such as budget management and taking decisions within the parameters of procurement regulations and local policies.

To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.

 

The Application process

1.     To apply for this job please click the "Apply" button. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section. Please use specific examples, as we want to see evidence of how you meet the criteria.

2.     1-hour interview with 3 Camden staff – based on your application, we will decide whether you will be shortlisted for interview. If successful, we’ll send you the 4-5 questions and short task in advance and ensure that there’s plenty of time at the interview for you to ask any questions you have at this stage in the process.

3.     Offer and feedback - if you’re successful at the interview stage, we’ll contact you with the details of your job offer, along with some feedback on your performance throughout the process.

4.     Onboarding - once your offer is accepted and the start date agreed, we’ll make sure there’s a plan in place for your first few weeks to make sure you have the information and support needed to ease into your new role at Camden.

 

How To Apply

 

For more information on the role, please contact Jonathon Horn, Head of Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Autism Commissioning (Jonathon.horn@camden.gov.uk).

To view the Job Profile, please CLICK HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10743397/file/document?inline

 

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.

 

What We Offer

 

At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work life balance is extremely important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.

 

Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.