Service Development Officer

Start date: ASAP

Location: Southampton City Council

Rate of pay: £28ltd per hour

About the Company

This 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 Role

The 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 improvement
• Direct Payments
• Transport
• Other work as required

The 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 Responsibilities

• Supporting/managing market, contract/performance management
• Day to day management of procurement vehicle
• Relationship management, quality improvement
• Direct Payments
• Transport
• Other work as required

Requirements

• Good understanding of health and social care
• Experience 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 population
• Highly motivated individual, with excellent organisational skills
• Ability to maintain a substantial and varied workload
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

How to Apply

If 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 Opportunities

The 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.