As a Strategic Commissioning Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the development and delivery of ASC services,  ensuring that the council and its partners have the right level of provision, from the right providers, at the right quality and cost, to meet the needs of local people now and in the future. Working within the Adult Social Care Commissioning and Transformation Team, you will help promote independence and improve outcomes for residents across the Borough. The role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively across health and social care, contributing to service improvement, transformation and the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care

The key responsibilities include:

• Support the development and delivery of Sefton’s Technology Enabled Care (TEC) programme
• Embed digital and assistive technology within care planning and assessment pathways
• Coordinate projects, research and service reviews to support commissioning and service improvement
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Adult Social Care, health and partner organisations
• Promote awareness and understanding of Technology Enabled Care across the workforce and wider community
• Support training and engagement activities to build confidence in the use of digital solutions
• Contribute to the development of strategies, business cases and reports to inform decision-making
• Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency and improved outcomes using technology
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of TEC initiatives to support continuous improvement
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and best practice to inform service development

This role would suit someone who is passionate about improving Adult Social Care through innovation and digital technology. You may come from a social care, occupational therapy, health, or technology background, or have experience working on digital or transformation projects within public services.

We are particularly interested in individuals who:

• Have an interest in how digital and assistive technology can support independence and improve outcomes
• Enjoy working across teams and organisations to deliver change and improvement
• Are confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including frontline staff and partners
• Have experience of project work, service development, or commissioning activity
• Are proactive, organised and able to manage a varied workload
• Are curious, solution-focused and motivated to explore new and innovative approaches
• Want to make a meaningful difference to the lives of residents and communities

Please see Appendix A (page 10) of the Recruitment Pack for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date - Monday 27th July

Provisional Interview Date - W/C Monday 10th August

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants. 

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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