Strategy and Commissioning Officer – Older People

We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Strategy and Commissioning Officer - Older People to join our award-winning Adult Social Care Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.

As the Strategy and Commissioning Officer - Older People, you will work together with the Head of Service for Strategic Commissioning and other members of the Strategy, Commissioning and Performance Team to drive and implement the fast-paced transformation of the Adult Social Care and Health services. The aim is to deliver better outcomes for people, improved value for money, and a sustainable high quality Adult Social Care system for the people of the borough of Wokingham, in line with our strategic priorities set out in the Adult social Care Strategy.

Benefits:

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays

⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme

⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts

⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)

⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

⭐ And much more! 

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting commissioning activity across all specialisms within Adults Services with a focus on older people
• Understanding our local market of care providers and supporting a diverse range of care and support services
• Procuring and contract managing a number of services which support older people in Wokingham
• Ensuring services we commission enable us to meet Care Act 2014 and future social care reform requirements and are high quality, effective, demonstrate value for money and maximise outcomes for residents
• Working with a range of internal and external stakeholders to shape and deliver local priorities as set out in the directorate strategies

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience of the commissioning cycle as it applies to adult care and support, (within an older people service would be advantageous)
• Knowledge of the Local Authority Care Act market shaping responsibilities
• Committed to customer care and a strong advocate of inclusion and equal opportunities

Our Area:

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. 

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. 

For more information or to arrange a confidential call, please contact Iftkhar Ahmed, Commissioning Manager Older People -  iftkhar.ahmed@wokingham.gov.uk

Strictly no Agencies.

- Closing date: Sunday 1^st December 2024, 11pm

- Interview date: W/C 9th December 2024

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.