Strategic Commissioning Lead - WAA

About the role

Dorset Council is recruiting for a Strategic Commissioning Lead - Adults Independence (Mental Health, Learning Disability, Autism, Day & Community Services, Birth to Settled Adulthood, Carers & Brokerage). Following a good CQC inspection our commissioned services are in a strong position but we are ambitious to do better. With a stronger focus on prevention, enablement, community and All Age pathways we want to support the people who use our services to be more independent, to thrive and achieve positive outcomes. We have a strong innovative care market and good relationships, creating the foundations to be creative and deliver meaningful and tangible change in peoples lives. You will be working with an established and experienced team, have the space to develop and reshape services alongside a supportive and enabling senior management team. Dorset is a great place to work, we have incredible towns, history, coastal gems but above all we have great people, across the whole Council we operate as one team with a focus on better outcomes for our residents. You will be an experienced commissioner in this field of work, have demonstrable commercial acumen and an equally strong value base. You must have good legal knowledge, be committed to co-production, willing to test out new ideas and will be key in taking forward our approach to relational commissioning.

Further Information

For an informal discussion please contact: Karen Stephens- Head of Commissioning Independence [email protected] This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.
This post requires you to have access to sensitive information. It will be subject to a Basic Criminal Records Check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders. See our policy on safeguarding children and young people.
See our adult safeguarding policy. A generous relocation package is payable, of which up to £8,000 (of HMRC eligible elements) are free of tax. We can offer you help to move whether you are looking to buy or rent, depending on your circumstances. Our package includes:
• an initial advance of up to £2,500 payable when you start
• help towards fees associated with buying/selling (up to £6,500)
• an option to receive help towards your rent or mortgage in the first two years

About Us

At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. Hear directly from our employees about what makes Dorset Council special in this short video:

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We:

• provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You will:

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.

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