•Delivering high quality commissioned social services
•Supporting the seamless Integrating of health and social services
•Breaking down barriers and joining up services within the community and across the Council
•Providing excellent value for money for the Council and Cardiff residents
About the jobWe are looking for a dynamic Contracts and Service Development Officer to join our Adult Services Contracts and Service Development Team. In this role, you will:
•Ensure our commissioning priorities are met by developing and refining professional systems, processes, and standards.
•Support commissioned providers in meeting their contractual obligations and service level agreements.
•Lead quality assurance efforts and monitor sustainable outcomes for social care delivery.
•Act as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring contractual compliance and the best outcomes for Cardiff residents.
•Contribute to the strategic and operational objectives of Adult Services and Cardiff Council.
•Work in a collaborative way, building positive relationships with social care providers to gain a better understanding of their challenges and how these can be addressed through partnership working.
What We Are Looking For From YouWe need someone who is dedicated to delivering exceptional public services in Cardiff. The ideal candidate will have:
•Experience in commissioning and effective service delivery for Adult Services.
•Skills in contract monitoring and performance management.
•A solid understanding of health and social care commissioning, procurement, and legislation.
•A commitment to working in partnership with commissioned providers to achieve the best outcomes for citizens.
The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh, and Community Languages would be an advantage.
Additional informationThis post is part time and will work 30 hours per week.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Peter Lawrence via email at p.lawrence@cardiff.gov.uk to arrange a Microsoft Teams meeting or a telephone discussion.
This post is suitable for job sharing and is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
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We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those in English.
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