Service Development Officer

Service Development Officer Start date: ASAP Location: Southampton City Council Rate of pay: £28ltd per hour About the CompanyThis company is a leading provider of health and social care services in Southampton. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and support services to meet the needs of the local population.About the RoleThe Service Development Officer will be responsible for managing a number of tasks and projects at any one time, keeping track of the work, and organising their time appropriately. This post covers distinct areas of work:Home Care - supporting/managing market, contract/performance management, day to day management of procurement vehicle, relationship management, quality improvementDirect PaymentsTransportOther work as requiredThe successful candidate will lead a programme of work which will deliver positive outcomes for the population of Southampton through securing high-quality service provision and development of innovative ways of working, ensuring the market is able to respond appropriately to the needs of Southampton's residents, whilst at all times ensuring cost-effective use of available resources within a challenging financial context.Key ResponsibilitiesSupporting/managing market, contract/performance managementDay to day management of procurement vehicleRelationship management, quality improvementDirect PaymentsTransportOther work as requiredRequirementsGood understanding of health and social careExperience of working within the commissioning cycle to ensure a sufficient, diverse, and sustainable supply of high-quality care and support services to meet the needs of the local populationHighly motivated individual, with excellent organisational skillsAbility to maintain a substantial and varied workloadStrong project management skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamHow to ApplyIf you are interested in this exciting 6-month opportunity to work within Southampton's Integrated Commissioning Unit (ICU) across the Council and NHS to commission sustainable, high-quality services which meet the needs of local people.Equal OpportunitiesThe company is committed to promoting equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcome from all candidates regardless of their gender, race, disability, age, religion, or sexual orientation.
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