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Location: London Borough of Hillingdon Rate: Up to £600 per day (Inside IR35)
Are you a dynamic and strategic leader with a passion for transforming adult social care?
London Borough of Hillingdon is seeking an experienced and driven Head of Commissioning to lead our Adults Social Care Commissioning Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our residents by shaping and delivering innovative and sustainable social care solutions.
About the Role:
As Head of Commissioning (ASC&H), you will be pivotal in implementing Hillingdon’s Commissioning Strategy, ensuring the successful delivery of a robust and effective commissioning model. You will lead and manage the Adults Social Care Commissioning Team, fostering a culture of excellence and ensuring that our residents are at the heart of everything we do.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a commissioning strategy that promotes health and wellbeing, strengthens early intervention and prevention, and delivers improved outcomes for all residents.
- Team Management: Lead, manage, and motivate the Adults Social Care Commissioning Team, ensuring agreed team plans and performance targets are met.
- Market Development: Develop and enhance a diverse and sustainable care market, working closely with partners and providers to deliver high-quality, innovative social care solutions.
- Resident-Centred Approach: Ensure residents have access to a range of strength-based services, information, advice, and guidance, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care and support.
- Collaboration and Partnership: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the Corporate Management Team, Cabinet members, health partners, and the voluntary sector.
- Innovation and Technology: Drive innovation and embrace digital technology to enhance service delivery and improve resident outcomes.
- Performance and Quality: Monitor and evaluate the performance of commissioned services, ensuring quality standards are met and continuous improvement is achieved.
- Promote Independence: Ensure that commissioned services promote independence and wellbeing, empowering residents to live fulfilling lives.
About You:
- You will have extensive experience in commissioning within adult social care.
- You will possess a proven track record of successfully managing and leading commissioning teams.
- You will have a strong understanding of current social care legislation and best practice.
- You will be a strategic thinker with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- You will be passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable adults and promoting independence.
- You will be able to demonstrate an ability to develop a care market that delivers a wide range of high-quality care and support services.
Why Hillingdon?
Hillingdon is a vibrant and diverse borough committed to providing high-quality services to its residents. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking council and make a significant impact on the lives of our community.
