Commissioning Portfolio Lead - Ageing Well

Here at Cheshire West and Chester Council, we are committed to providing excellent services to our residents and strive to enable people to live healthy, happy and independent lives, in the place they call home and with the people they love. We are one team, putting what matters to people first and are investing in a number of roles, across our service areas to grow our dynamic, solution focused team. If you want to be a part of our welcoming, values driven service and are passionate about being part of a team that can make a real difference for local people, please take a look at the roles we have available. We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our team as a Commissioning Portfolio Lead in a full-time permanent position. The role of the Commissioning Portfolio Lead – Ageing Well involves working alongside the health colleagues, social care operational teams and providers who deliver services. The post holder will lead on all aspects of commissioning and project management including planning, implementation, co-production, governance, performance management and evaluation. An excellent addition to our team, you will be able to develop strong partnership working with internal and external stakeholders and be passionate about health and wellbeing of residents. Our values are important to all of us, we live and breathe them, and they shape how we work together to create positive environments where both colleagues and people who use our services can be inspired to reach their potential. If you share our values and commitment, then you’re our kind of person. Come and join us, working in an authority that has an excellent reputation, great working culture and is an inclusive and dynamic place to work. We consider our workforce to be of high value, placing wellbeing at the forefront. This is a flexible, agile post which means working in one of our Council offices in locations across the borough as well as the opportunity to work from home. The benefits of working for the Council go well beyond making a difference to people’s lives, as well as working within a supportive environment with people who share your values you will have access to a huge range of benefits including discounts on:
High street and supermarket shopping Gym membership Holidays Days out Cinemas Childcare vouchers Cash back scheme on any medical treatment that you may require via Medicash Car lease scheme (Brand new fully maintained and insured car for 3 years in return for a fixed monthly payment via salary sacrifice) Cycle Scheme (Save up to £320 on the cost of a brand-new bike and equipment)
What we are looking for :
A degree level or equivalent qualification or relevant professional experience commensurate with this role A qualification in project management Considerable professional experience within social care, public health or the early intervention and prevention sector Experience of working within a political environment An understanding of all stages of the commissioning cycle Experience of working within multi agency and complex service areas A working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 Excellent communication skills including: written, oral and presentation skills The ability to develop good working relationships across the organization and partners Have a flexible and personal resilience approach and the ability to manage competing priorities Must hold a valid driving license
We also offer:
Competitive salary A generous holiday allowance starting at 26 days pro rata (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service to 31 days and the ability to purchase additional leave. An excellent career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 22.3%. (Employer contributions elsewhere are typically 3%) The opportunity to develop your skills and career Rewards and Recognition for going above and beyond such as additional annual leave and shopping vouchers Supportive team and culture Opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional annual leave An Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free 24/7 confidential assistance, practical information, and emotional support.
Full Job description and Person specification information is attached with this advert. For further information or an informal chat please contact Paul jones via ##### #####.
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