Service Development Officer

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.