Lewes (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
£71,136 - £77,545 per annum
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Job introduction
About the role
Are you an experienced and strong leader with a passion for social care? Are you committed to ensuring older people can live well, with care and support designed around their needs and aspirations?
We are seeking someone to lead Older Peoples Commissioning for Adult Social Care in East Sussex. The ideal candidate will support our aim to commission services and support which meet the needs of our local adult population and deliver the outcomes that matter most to them.
We are seeking someone who is able to lead the development of care and support alongside people with lived experience, recognising the improved quality, relevance and efficacy of services where the voice of local people has been central to the design and commissioning process.
As Head of Older Peoples Commissioning, you will:
- Be the lead strategic interface with the independent sector market for the delivery of improved outcomes for individuals, including models of service design, service delivery and capacity building, with specific responsibility for Older Peoples Residential and Nursing Care, Home Care, Extra Care, Older Peoples Day Opportunities.
- Have good, up-to-date knowledge of the local adult social care market, be able to innovate and lead market development and sustainability.
- Be responsible for ensuring the Local Authority meets its duties under section 5 of the Care Act 2014 in respect of Older Peoples care and support services.
- Lead collaborative working with internal and external stakeholders, providers, individuals drawing on care and support, carers, and families.
We are looking for candidates who have…
- A good understanding of current commissioning practice
- The ability to identify service needs and direct resources appropriate
- Experience of developing and implementing new service initiatives
- Excellent negotiation skills
- The ability to lead, inspire and innovate
To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above to upload your CV and cover letter. When completing your CV and cover letter be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests. Cover letters should be a maximum of 3 sides of A4 in length.
Interviews will be carried out in person on Wednesday 11 June and Thursday 12 June 2025 at County Hall, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1UE. If you are unavailable on this date let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.
There will be a requirement to prepare and deliver a presentation as part of the interview process. The question / presentation brief will be provided on the day, with time allowed to prepare. A peer panel interview and an interview with members of the departmental management team will also take place on the day.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a substantial and significant area of commissioning.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Samantha Williams, Assistant Director, Strategy, Commissioning and Supply Management, Adult Social Care and Health via samantha.williams@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call.
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Additional information
Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.
DBS
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Work Permits
We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
Reasonable adjustments
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Equal Opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
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