Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working (Hybrid)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
£44,711 - £49,764 Per Annum, Plus Benefits
37 hours
We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Strategy and Commissioning Officer - Older People to join our award-winning Adult Social Care Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.
As the Strategy and Commissioning Officer - Older People, you will work together with the Head of Service for Strategic Commissioning and other members of the Strategy, Commissioning and Performance Team to drive and implement the fast-paced transformation of the Adult Social Care and Health services. The aim is to deliver better outcomes for people, improved value for money, and a sustainable high quality Adult Social Care system for the people of the borough of Wokingham, in line with our strategic priorities set out in the Adult social Care Strategy.
Benefits:
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes
⭐ And much more!
Key Responsibilities:
Candidate Requirements:
Our Area:
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
For more information or to arrange a confidential call, please contact Iftkhar Ahmed, Commissioning Manager Older People - iftkhar.ahmed@wokingham.gov.uk
Strictly no Agencies.
- Closing date: Sunday 1st December 2024, 11pm
- Interview date: W/C 9th December 2024
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
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