Adult Social Care Commissioner - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Your new roleSouthend City Council are looking to appoint a new full-time, permanent Commissioner in a 12month fixed-term capacity.This is an exciting opportunity to bring the council into the digital world. The new Commissioner will be required to lead the design and delivery of a commissioning strategy for Social Care Digital Data Technology and service transformation within a defined portfolio. They will be responsible for strategic market development, workforce planning, safeguarding oversight, quality improvement, and ensuring effective governance. This new strategy will outline how Southend Council will use digital solutions, data, and technology to enhance social care practice, promote independence, and improve the quality of life for residents. Thus, ensuring a cohesive approach to digital innovation and data-driven decision-making across the council.The Commissioner will look at internal changes, working with AI and dashboards as well as external adult public health functions, i.e. digital equipment in people''s homes.Under the direction of the Head of Service, they will lead on the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based commissioning programmes. Developing and using appropriate systems and processes to achieve agreed outcomes. There will also be a need to collaborate with colleagues from across the council, partners and commissioned organisations in order to deliver agreed outcomes.What you''ll need to succeedTo be shortlisted for ..... full job details .....