Social Care Buyer

Cornwall Council

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit Social Care Buyers to work as part of our new People and Commissioning Team. This is an exciting opportunity to join and help build a new integrated people commissioning function at Cornwall Council.

Main duties of the job

In order to be considered for this role please answer the questions set out in the Additional Questions Sheet within the supporting statement section of your application, otherwise we will be unable to proceed with your application. If you are experiencing difficulties completing your application for this role and need any assistance please contact the Cornwall Council Resourcing Team via email hrresourcing@cornwall.gov.uk

About us

Please note, as this is a position with Cornwall Council, those candidates that are shortlisted will have their details transferred to Cornwall Councils recruitment system.

Date posted

17 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,557 to £27,666 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0021-230001JW

Job locations

New County Hall

Treyew Road

Truro

Cornwall

TR1 3AY


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are one of the largest unitary Councils, we are creating a new function that supports both Childrens and Adult care services.

There are a number of new opportunities across the People Commissioning function for people who are both interested in building a career in public services and social care as well as opportunities for those who have lots more experience.

The roles will lead on some very important functions. These will include;

Working closely with providers to help them be the best that they can, not only delivering excellent services but also supporting them to deliver added social, economic and environmental value to the Cornish economy. Establishing strong and effective partnerships to commission services jointly across with health, housing and other providers. Establishing strong and effective partnerships with providers to deliver services to the residents of Cornwall. Lead on driving innovation and excellence in service delivery Managing patterns of demand differently to improve outcomes

If you would like a chat about any of the positions please do feel free to email...

  • Vicki Kellow - Vicki.Kellow@cornwall.gov.uk
  • Louise Burgess - Louise.Burgess@cornwall.gov.uk
  • Sarah Scrivener - Sarah.Scrivener@cornwall.gov.uk

We look forward to receiving you application.

Please view therole profile here, your application will need to demonstrate how you meet the required criteria. Please ensure you answer all of the pre-screening questions in full, within the application form. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here The application process

This position will be subject to a criminal record disclosure check.

Whilst the location/work-base for this role may have been specified our evolving ways of working means that the role may require you to also work remotely (e.g., from home/other locations). We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.

We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here -flexible working options.

About us

Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.

Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. Its a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.

Cornwall Council is registered to sponsor individuals that are appointed into eligible positions. Further information about applying for a UK visa can be foundhere.

Cornwall Council deliver services to more than half a million local people and over five million visitors a year.Find out about working and volunteering for us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are one of the largest unitary Councils, we are creating a new function that supports both Childrens and Adult care services.

There are a number of new opportunities across the People Commissioning function for people who are both interested in building a career in public services and social care as well as opportunities for those who have lots more experience.

The roles will lead on some very important functions. These will include;

Working closely with providers to help them be the best that they can, not only delivering excellent services but also supporting them to deliver added social, economic and environmental value to the Cornish economy. Establishing strong and effective partnerships to commission services jointly across with health, housing and other providers. Establishing strong and effective partnerships with providers to deliver services to the residents of Cornwall. Lead on driving innovation and excellence in service delivery Managing patterns of demand differently to improve outcomes

If you would like a chat about any of the positions please do feel free to email...

  • Vicki Kellow - Vicki.Kellow@cornwall.gov.uk
  • Louise Burgess - Louise.Burgess@cornwall.gov.uk
  • Sarah Scrivener - Sarah.Scrivener@cornwall.gov.uk

We look forward to receiving you application.

Please view therole profile here, your application will need to demonstrate how you meet the required criteria. Please ensure you answer all of the pre-screening questions in full, within the application form. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here The application process

This position will be subject to a criminal record disclosure check.

Whilst the location/work-base for this role may have been specified our evolving ways of working means that the role may require you to also work remotely (e.g., from home/other locations). We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.

We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here -flexible working options.

About us

Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.

Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. Its a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.

Cornwall Council is registered to sponsor individuals that are appointed into eligible positions. Further information about applying for a UK visa can be foundhere.

Cornwall Council deliver services to more than half a million local people and over five million visitors a year.Find out about working and volunteering for us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please refer to attached role profile
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please refer to attached role profile

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Council

Address

New County Hall

Treyew Road

Truro

Cornwall

TR1 3AY


Employer's website

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Council

Address

New County Hall

Treyew Road

Truro

Cornwall

TR1 3AY


Employer's website

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

CC Recruitment

ccrecruitment@cornwall.gov.uk

01872323800

Date posted

17 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,557 to £27,666 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0021-230001JW

Job locations

New County Hall

Treyew Road

Truro

Cornwall

TR1 3AY


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