Job Introduction

Service Manager for Joint Commissioning

We are pleased to advertise this opportunity for the role of Service Manager for Joint Commissioning in the Adults Commissioning Team at Bradford Council.

The post holder will share responsibility for commissioning a ranges of services for people with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health needs, Autism and Neurodiversity and for our Early Help and Prevention and Homelessness services.

The post holder will work 18.5 hours per week. We can offer some flexibility over when these hours are worked, but they must include some time on Tuesdays and Fridays. Hybrid working arrangements are in place allowing working from home and the office.

You will be joining a supportive and highly skilled People Commissioning Service which champions Bradford's commissioning and contract management practice and functions as key driver for service change and integration within the wider health and care partnership.

Significant experience of managing complex and high value strategic commissioning activities is essential, along with a comprehensive understanding and experience in strategic planning, the cycle of commissioning and ability to rapidly review policy, evidence and data to define need.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a detailed understanding of the legislative and working practices related to Adult Social Care, and of the principles of strengths-based practice and approaches that prevent and delay the need for care.

Please refer to the Job Profile for full details of the requirements of the post including key competencies.

If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Holly Watson at holly.watson@bradford.gov.uk to arrange a phone call.

Interviews are expected to take place w/c 23rd February.

Employee Offer

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Equal Opportunities

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.