The Role

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils have an exciting opportunity to join the Learning Disabilities Commissioning Team in the Adult Social Care and Public Health Directorate. We are seeking a Commissioning Manager (Learning Disabilities) who is passionate about improving the opportunities and lives of people with learning disabilities. Working in a creative, engaged and outcomes-focused team you will deliver a range of projects across different stages of the commissioning cycle. 

In the role you will:

• Work with a range of internal and external stakeholders to shape and deliver local priorities as set out in the Wandsworth Learning Disability Strategy and Richmond Learning Disability Strategy “Our Big Plan” 2015 to 2020 (being updated)
• Ensure that the services we commission are high quality, effective, demonstrate value for money and enable us to meet the requirements of the Care Act 2014
• Resolve complex problems creatively and manage change projects
• Facilitate the co-design of innovative new service models and shaping of the local provider market in a way that promotes the independence, choice, health and wellbeing of the local population through strengths-bases approaches.
• Procure and contract manage a number of services which support people with a learning disability

We are seeking individuals with strong communication and presentation skills, who enjoy working with people and are able to lead and inspire others.  You will be proactive and highly organised as you will manage multiple strands of work simultaneously across a variety of activities and projects. 

You will have in have an interest and some experience of supporting people with learning disability/ autism and the governments agenda in relation to these areas.  You will be familiar with the principles of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.

In return, you will be part of the Commissioning Unit which is an extremely supportive, collaborative and staff team committed to improving the lives of local residents through innovation, learning together and new ideas.

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At Richmond and Wandsworth Councils, we care more about how you work and what you achieve, rather than where you work on any given day. The difference you can make to our local communities is what really matters most to us, service delivery must always come first. We have carefully considered agile ways of working to provide the best experience for residents, stakeholders and our staff. Our agile working strategy actively supports and encourages a dynamic work environment and daily working experience. Agile working helps put the needs of our staff at the centre of everything we do, so if specific flexible working arrangements helps you with this, feel free to let us know. Your wellbeing and the flexible way in which you can work is and will remain a key priority for Richmond and Wandsworth Councils. We want you to thrive and feel empowered in your work!

We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working including, working from home, compressed or part-time hours, term time only, job shares and other arrangements. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore. We also offer a generous holiday allowance of 39 paid days (pro rata) including bank holidays and a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.

To apply please click on the 'apply online' button on the bottom of the page. If you have any problems with the online service, please email Richmondandwandsworthrecruitment@wandsworth.gov.uk

You will be requested to provide a work history and supporting statement.

For a discussion on these posts please contact:

• Elizabeth Pepper, Head of Commissioning, Learning Disabilities: 07974 586431.
• Laura Harper, Senior Commissioning Manager, Learning Disabilities: 07814933869

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date:  6^th March 2022

Shortlisting Date: w/c 7^th March 2022

Interview Date: w/c 14^th March 2022 (including presentation)

Useful Information: The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please note that the advertised dates for interviews may change due to the current Covid-19 situation. If they do, we will let you know as soon as possible.

Your health and wellbeing is our top priority. Should you become unwell due to Covid-19 during the recruitment process we would very much appreciate receiving an update from you as soon as possible

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Important Information: This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).

Please be aware that you may be required to give evidence that you have been fully vaccinated against COVID upon entering a CQC care home. If you are not double vaccinated but interested in this role please apply as we will make reasonable adjustments so that you are not required to enter a care home.

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