Head of Commissioning (Learning Disabilities)

• Lead development and implementation of strategic commissioning approaches for older adults, education, children and families and adults of working age, aligned to ambitious and manageable portfolios of work in those areas
• Instigate and ensure best practice in analysis of need and demand and function review, utilising comprehensive performance and management information
• Lead and oversee the development of engagement and co-production to inform commissioning, optimising involvement of people with lived experience and stakeholders
• Instigate and promote outcomes focus and innovation in design of functions, in conjunction with operational functions in social care and education
• Build and sustain effective strategic partnerships with the NHS, housing, voluntary sector and other agencies in meeting strategic priorities and optimising investment
• Oversee robust arrangements for contract management and monitoring which ensure service continuity, value for money, and identify and manage risk
• Develop and oversee comprehensive quality assurance of functions in children’s and adult social care and education which ensure they are of the appropriate standard in accordance with legislation and best practice
• Manage and ensure timely, best value and good quality placements and support packages for adults and children, in conjunction with operational social care functions and implementing sufficiency strategy
• Establish and maintain appropriate and effective commissioning processes, in collaboration with professional and support functions
• Ensure that members are informed and have the opportunity to comment on function changes through portfolio briefings
• Manage the staffing and budget resources of the All-Age Commissioning function, in accordance with budget setting and policies and procedures
• Liaise with Trade Unions to manage the consultation and negotiations process in terms of implementing changing practices within the function area

• Degree level education or equivalent significant experience
• Post graduate study or qualification in management or relevant discipline
• Experience of working with children or adults in need and vulnerable adults or children

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