Your newpany
Southend-on-Sea City Council is a unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the localmunity. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and localmunities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.Working for Southend-on-Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in localernment within a collaborative and innovative environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work-life balance. As a Unitary Authority, we are responsible for all localernment functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards,munity safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy andmunities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.
Your new role
Southend Council are looking to appoint a full-time, contract experienced officer in a fixed-term capacity until September 2026.Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre every Wednesday.The new officer will ensure that all Adult / Child Protection Policies are adhered to, and concerns are raised in accordance with these policies. The team monitor contracts covering adults, children's, sexual health and transitional supported housing. The role will also require staff to undertake any other duties as may be required which are appropriate for grades of post. You are required to ensure effectivemercial management of public health, social care contracts and grants. There will be a need to ensure contracts are effectively managed, ensure appropriate monitoring takes place in order to deliver the correct oues of deliverables, and social values. You are required to delivermercial negotiations to maximise the use of public funds in the interests of the residents of Southend. Also, making sure that transactional processing takes place, and that suppliers are paid in line with the prompt payment code.You will assess and reconcile demand and supply data to inform market and supplier development, as well as develop contract monitoring plans with providers and support them to implement those plans. You will use the results of contract monitoring and reporting, to generate and share market intelligence. You will contribute to the collectivemissioning team working at all levels in the council and the wider health and care system.
What you'll need to succeed
To be shortlisted for this position, it is essential to have relevant knowledge and experience within the field of social care.You must have previous contract management experience within a social care setting. Have an understanding of current NHS national, regional and local priorities, along with knowledge of the local health and social care system. You are required to have advanced administration skills, with proven knowledge of processing market data, public health,missioning and funding. The successful candidate will need to be able to function under pressure, managing a caseload which involves meeting council financial and statutory objectives, while also taking into account the welfare of people who are in receipt of social care support services.
What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They aremitted to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.