Head of Start Well Integrated Commissioning

Head of Start Well Integrated Commissioning

Contract Type: Permanent

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people, and their families?

If yes, we have the perfect role for you!

Our Integrated Commissioning Division is looking to recruit a Head of Service to lead high-quality commissioning across the full range of our Start Well health and care services - this portfolio includes Council and NHS children, young people, and family health and care services.

Please note that this position is available under two different employment contracts - an NHS 8C contract or a local government Grade 15 contract, with benefits accordingly depending on employer chosen.

As part of this recruitment, we will be prioritising internal staff first.

About the Role:

You will lead a newly established team designed to tackling inequalities and improving outcomes. This will be a dynamic and rewarding role, where no two days are the same and which has huge opportunity to make a difference for Southwark residents.

The post-holder will lead by example in supporting and inspiring your team to be visible, evidence-based, relational, and high-quality commissioners – and will be well-supported in turn by collaborative and supportive senior leaders.

You will have a significant role in building strategic partnerships and collaboration across the council, the wider Partnership Southwark system, and in strengthening our strategic commissioned offer with provider partners.

The Head of Start Well Health and Care Commissioning will report to the Assistant Director for Integrated Commissioning, will work closely with the relevant Assistant Directors of Children’s Services and will be a member of the Integrated Commissioning senior management team.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.

About You:

We are looking for an experienced and committed commissioning leader, who is innovative, energetic, and ambitious for our residents, staff and services.

You will be politically adept, a skilled communicator, and will have a strong track record of delivery in a political organisation.

You will have a strong knowledge of the legislative and policy context, be comfortable navigating complexity, and supporting others to effect positive change.

Contact Details:

For further information or an informal discussion regarding the position, please contact Russell Jones, Assistant Director for Integrated Commissioning by email at russell.jones@southwark.gov.uk

Recruitment Timelines:

• Advert Closing Date: 11:59pm on Sunday 10 November 2024.
• Shortlisting Date: Week commencing 11 November 2024.
• Interview Date: Week commencing 18 November 2024.

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative.

We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans.
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care.
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.

• Job Description & Person Specification - Head of Start Well Integrated Commissioning