An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commissioning and Inclusion Officer in the Learning Disability Commissioning Team here in East Sussex. This is being offered as a permanent post, and if you are passionate about co-production and people with a learning disability receiving high quality, inclusive support, then this could be the role for you!
Working closely with the Project Manager and alongside the commissioning team, the post will represent the ESCC Learning Disability Partnership Board and co-ordinate the work of the Involvement Matters Team, ESCC reference group for adults with a learning disability, leading on co-production and developing the inclusion and engagement of people with a learning disability both locally and nationally.
As a skilled practitioner with experience of supporting adults with a learning disability, you will have excellent communication and strong interpersonal, facilitation and presentation skills, along with the drive, passion, and experience in implementing co-production and person-centred practice.
You will play a key role in engaging with stakeholders particularly self- advocates, ASC colleagues, care and support providers, registered providers and other agencies including the NHS, to both support progressive co-production and to co-ordinate the nominations, allocations and management of learning disability housing schemes and services. The post will manage the referrals and allocations process for our commissioned supported living services, as well as supporting the operational management of these services including evaluation and quality assurance.
The post will also support the team in any future commissioning or de-commissioning of services which could include identifying needs, developing specifications, supporting the modelling of new services, and assisting in the tendering and contract monitoring processes.
It’s a really nice and supportive atmosphere here. Everyone is friendly, very approachable, very supportive of each other, and everyone wants everyone else to do well. Heather, Specialist Contract Manager
The Commissioning and Inclusion Officer post is varied and rewarding, and you will be part of a small but dynamic team who are passionate about improving the outcomes for people with a learning disability. This is a managerial role, and you will be responsible for providing support and supervision to team members. We will provide a high level of support, supervision, and targeted training to further promote your development.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone committed to the values of inclusion and involvement central to the Learning Disability Commissioning team, and who is seeking to gain or enhance their skills and experience within the Social Care commissioning sector.
Our flexible working arrangements allow for a mix of being home and office based. You will be provided with a range of equipment to support home working and the days in the office will primarily be at County Hall, Lewes. You may also be required to attend meetings in other locations if these can’t be carried out virtually.
If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, look no further and we look forward to receiving your application. Please click the 'apply now' button to complete an application form.
Interviews will be taking place week commencing 6 May. If you are unavailable on the proposed dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.
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