Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via “Me” tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”.
ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 5 April at 11:59pm
Location: Council Headquarters, Hamilton
Hours: 35hrs per week, permanent
Salary / Hourly Rate: £47, - £48,
An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Commissioning & Assurance Officer to play a pivotal role in our newly established Commissioning and Assurance Team. This is a great opportunity to support the effective contract management and resource allocation of commissioned resources across South Lanarkshire.
The successful candidate will support senior members of staff with service development and planning activity, monitoring and performance processes, implement and review contracts, and will build and develop good relationships with a range of stakeholders to ensure a high level of customer service delivery and experience.
We are looking for someone who is motivated and ready to support the implementation of the South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership (SLHSCP) Strategic Plan.
What we’re looking for:
1. Experience and training within a social work/health and/or social care environment
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
3. Ability to review and improve systems, processes, and reporting methods to increase efficiency
4. Ability to work collaboratively across teams, providers, and partner agencies
5. A commitment to innovation, partnership working, and delivering excellent outcomes for adults and older people
If you are motivated and eager to help shape a new service with real impact, we would be delighted to receive your application.
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Overseas Criminal Records Check
An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.
Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement
The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.
As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile
As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:
6. Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
7. To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
8. Up to 33 days annual leave
9. Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
10. Occupational sick pay
11. Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
12. Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
13. Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)