Commissioning Officer

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Commissioning Officer to join our Adult & Public Health Commissioning Service. You will join an established team of Commissioning Officers, who are responsible for the quality monitoring of all people-based services across Adult Social Care. You will be working closely with Commissioning Managers and operational teams across these service areas. You will be responsible for:

• Supporting local and regional collaborative commissioning activity - developing quality frameworks and toolkits, gathering intelligence, engagement with providers, service users and other stakeholders, and developing specifications;
• Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements;
• Ensuring efficient use of resources and value for money;
• Attending and supporting placement and resource panels;
• Sourcing specialist social care placements;
• Dealing with placement related issues and queries from providers, settings and services - regarding safeguarding notifications, contract compliance, service delivery and funding;
• undertaking monitoring of social care provision within North Tyneside, the wider region and, where required, outside of the North East.
We are seeking candidates with knowledge of Adult Social Care, with experience of working in either a commissioning environment or a related area. You will be able to develop strong relationships with colleagues from across the Authority's people-based services and corporate teams. You will be working with other Local Authorities, with our schools, providers, community and voluntary sector partners and other stakeholders. You will support joint commissioning activity with colleagues from the North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB).

North Tyneside Council has a strong track record in delivering excellent services to our residents. We are committed to tackling inequalities and improving outcomes for all. Our ambition is to create a North Tyneside that is thriving, family-friendly, caring, secure and green. We want North Tyneside to be the best place in the country to grow up, to live and to prosper: to be ready for school; ready for work and life and to be healthy, cared for and supported. We want the best for our residents and would encourage you to join us in our commitment to services that make a real difference to the lives of our children, young people, their families and our wider communities., North Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In addition, staff and volunteers are expected to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance in relation to safeguarding children and safe practice with vulnerable adults. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody's business. An Enhanced DBS Check will be required for this post. Why North Tyneside Council? Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, where joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career at North Tyneside Council is a natural progression. As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well-being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued. Together, we're crafting a workplace that's built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference. If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel. Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody's business. Require a reasonable adjustment? If you feel a reasonable adjustment will provide additional support in both the recruitment process and within the workplace, please indicate this to the hiring manager on your application. Declaring a reasonable adjustment will not subject you to any form of discrimination when determining which applicants are successful for interview and employment with us. Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency. This declaration set a target to reduce the carbon footprint of the council's operations, and the borough, by 50% by 2023 and to align to the Government's net zero target of 2050. We recognise the significant role we can play in the borough in helping to limit climate change, but we can't do this alone; we need help from all our residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors and of course all those who apply and work for us. Together we can make North Tyneside a sustainable place to live and work for everyone in the borough.