Commissioning Support Officer Working Age Adults
Location: Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0TH. Hybrid working available with a minimum of 2 days per week office‑based.
Salary range: Band 6, £34,434 – £36,363 per annum.
Working Pattern: Full Time, 36.25 hours per week.
Working hours: Standard office hours 08:30 – 16:30 Monday to Friday, with flexibility to attend meetings and visits to care providers.
Contract type: Permanent.
Application deadline: Friday 21st November.
Interview type: In person.
About the Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a fixed term Commissioning Support Officer to join the Working Age Adult Commissioning Team. The team sits within Trafford Council's Commissioning for Independence and Wellbeing Service.
As a Commissioning Support Officer, you will oversee the contract monitoring and quality assurance across supported living / residential homes in Trafford. You will also be involved in the full commissioning cycle; working collaboratively with key partners to identify need and gaps in service provision, support with procurement activity and analyse outcomes.
The successful candidate will be supported and developed by a small friendly team.
About you
Your style and approach will reflect our values and behaviours: you will be committed to continually learning & improving the way you do things to ensure effective outcomes and valuing and respecting others’ contributions. You will be passionate about working with care providers, to support them to deliver a high‑quality service to people accessing their services.
You will have a good level of knowledge in the areas of social care, be able to engage with several key stakeholders and have good project management skills. You will keep up to date with the relevant regulations, policy and legislation relating to the adults’ social care sector.
About us
Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford’s huge potential. Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council offers its employees development opportunities, a fair and flexible workplace and is a Living Wage Employer.
Additional Information
Please note the advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so do not delay in submitting your application.
Contact Details
Mike Munro – Mike.Munro@trafford.gov.uk
Victoria Mellor – Victoria.Mellor@trafford.gov.uk
About the benefits
You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people‑centered and values‑based organisation that promotes a positive culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.
Visit Trafford’s benefits page for more information: Trafford - Benefits | www.inploi.com (greater.jobs).
If you are applying under the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you need to demonstrate you meet the essential requirements of the job as set out in the ‘About You’ section of the role profile. You may be given the opportunity to demonstrate your skills, talent and abilities at an interview or other form of assessment.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment – www.inploi.com.
For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK. If in doubt please visit the Employers' right to work checklist – GOV.UK. Please note we are not a licensed sponsor and we won't be able to support with your work visa.
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