Job description

Job responsibilities

To manage a caseload, working under the direction of the Complex Care Senior Officers, to source and secure the right advice, care and support package in complex cases for adults with an assessed eligible need, across all care types (residential, nursing, home, community, supported etc), at the right time and at the right cost.

The caseload will include, but is not be restricted to, instances where existing frameworks and contracts terms cannot deliver the specific individual requirements or where for individuals or groups of individuals, it is necessary to undertake competitive tender processes, utilising existing frameworks and contracts or via the open market, in order to source the right care and support solutions.

They will work on all aspects of commissioning and procurement to identifying options and undertake the end-to-end sourcing for complex needs, liaising and establishing positive relationships with practitioners, individuals and providers.

It requires knowledge and understanding of local care markets as well as national and Council procurement and processes, practice, legislation and regulations in order to support microcommissioning and tendering exercises.

1. Identifying and implementing options for care and support packages within the appropriate cost and service requirements, and the end-to-end sourcing for complex requirements. This will include liaising with practitioners, providers and individuals to support tendering and contracting processes.

2. Undertake negotiations with providers, utilising market intelligence to understand the capacity and capability and acting as the Councils commercial astute client to support financial scrutiny and deliver value for money, with cost avoidance and or savings where practicable; ensuring financial contributions/top ups are effectively implemented and all processes are completed to enable prompt and accurate provider payments.

3. Ensure all procurement and care sourcing activity undertaken complies with regulatory frameworks (including CQC), Procurement Legislation, organisational policies and procedures, and professional codes of conduct, and aligns with the Corporate Risk Strategy.

Throughout each stage of the procurement and care sourcing process, ensure that potential risks are identified, managed and minimised, and escalated as appropriate.

4. Challenge the way existing services are commissioned and use market analysis to identify best practice Provider services and support on innovative delivery models. This will include formal and informal decision-making reports, assisting in the delivery of fit for purpose and compliant commissioning routes, associated tender processes and documentation, assisting in the evaluation of tender submissions, supporting risk management and contributing to the resolution of issues, disputes and or complaints throughout the commissioning lifecycle.

5. Responsible for the drafting and preparation of effective tender processes ensuring that services and goods are commissioned and procured within the set budget allocation and that value for money efficiency gains are realised wherever possible. This includes responsibility for leading or assisting, subject to risk and complexity as appropriate, in development and delivery of procurement programmes in designated portfolio of services.

6. Liaise with commissioning leads, contract managers, practitioners and individuals to ensure the efficient and effective transfer from the commissioning and tendering process onwards to accurately complete and maintain individual placement agreements.

7. Build, manage and maintain strong working relationships with commissioning leads, contract managers, practitioners, individuals and providers. Support new ways of working within the team and across service areas, with practitioners, providers, partners and individuals.

- Where there are shortfalls as mapped against anticipated demand, work with the market to support development of the necessary capacity and/or capability.

- Identify and escalate as appropriate opportunities to further develop services on behalf of the Council and other partners locally and regionally.

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8. Ensure practice contributes to and is consistently aligned with the delivery of Adult Care and Community Wellbeing strategic commissioning strategies, approaches and intended outcomes as well as all Council policies, practices and behaviour expectations. Remaining up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation, regulations, organisational procedures, policies and professional codes of conduct in order to uphold standards of best practice.

9. Maintain the Councils databases, case and management information systems ensuring accurate, timely and comprehensive records for all complex care placements.

10. Analyse data concerning complex care placements and producing intelligence and insight reports to meet Service, Directorate and Council requirements.

11. Undertake research into service specific markets including benchmarking of services, costs and commercial and contracting approaches, and contribute to the stimulation and engagement of the market for services in designated portfolio.

12. Support the Care Sourcing Senior Officers and Manager, along with the wider Strategic Commissioning Team through contributing to integrated commissioning activities across the full breadth of the commissioning cycle, including but not restricted to

planning commissioning and procurement

contract management, assurance and improvement processes

quality assurance, monitoring and review of services and Providers

market engagement and shaping activities

performance analysis and desktop data analysis

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• otherwise demonstrate equivalent
• knowledge of external commissioning
• through at least 2 years of experience.
• Have some experience of commissioning,
• procurement, project management and /
• or related disciplines demonstrating
• detailed understanding and excellent
• knowledge of public sector / health /
• social care commissioning, procurement
• legislation, regulations, policies, best
• practice and markets.

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire County Council

Address

Lincolnshire County Council

County Offices

Newland

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN1 1YL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure commissioned services are procured effectively to deliver safe, high-quality, value-for money outcomes, and are designed to meet Council and end user requirements within allocated budgets. This includes responsibility for the design, management and delivery of professional, commercially robust and fully compliant tendering processes to ensure fit for purpose service provision, efficiency benefits, quality improvements and financial savings wherever practicable.

1. Responsible for the provision of professional and technical advice as the Council's expert, providing assurance, guidance and support to commissioning managers and key stakeholders including operational staff and service users on commercially robust procurement processes and other commercial and contractual matters, ensuring commissioning programmes within

designated portfolio of programmes are procured in an legal, ethical and accountable manner in accordance with regulatory requirements. This requires the post holder to

- Remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation, organisational procedures, policies and professional codes of conduct in order to uphold standards of best practice.

- Discharge and support the Council's obligations under the Equality Act including ensuring that Equality Impact Assessments are undertaken where appropriate and Social Value Act.

- Discharge and support the Council's obligations to carry out such consultation as is legally required during commissioning processes.

2. Lead and manage procurement processes for the provision and re-provision of services within designated portfolio of programmes, to include

- Responsibility for market research, engagement and development, and engagement with stakeholders, partner organisations and end users to inform the design and delivery of effective, commercially tailored and fit for purpose commissioning routes and associated tender processes and documentation (contract and procurement), ensuring that best practice models of innovative service delivery are explored and incorporated where appropriate.

- Working with stakeholders to ensure a robust approach to analysis and forecasting of population needs, service demands and budget requirements, balancing service delivery requirements in terms of predicted volumes, costs and available funding.

- Design and implementation of procurement strategies tailored to programmes in designated portfolio ensuring objectives adopted support all relevant commissioning outcomes whilst providing high quality, best value affordable solutions that are sustainable over the life of a contract and that, where appropriate, models of risk sharing are incorporated to deliver a commercially focused approach to service delivery.

- Support in the development of robust, outcomes focused service specifications, ensuring they are viable and fit for the market.

- Design, coordination and management of tender evaluation methodologies and lead /support as required the moderation and/or analysis and evaluation of tender submissions.

- Based on tender process outcomes, develop and present recommendations to decision makers for the final award of contracts.

- Responsibility for recording, monitoring and reporting on procurement activity, efficiency gains and service improvements in order to contribute to the team and wider Council performance management frameworks and to measure achievement against the commissioning outcomes and procurement objectives.

3. Contribute to the development and implementation of commissioning strategies and plans, ensuring that procurement and commercial issues and considerations are fully addressed, and assist with the implementation of commissioning strategies to meet the Council's targets andobjectives.

4. Build, manage and maintain strong relationships with the market to stimulate, shape and develop it in relation to specific programmes or categories of services. Use market intelligence to understand and analyse the capacity and capability of the market.

- Where there are shortfalls as mapped against anticipated demand, work with the market to support development of the necessary capacity and/or capability.

- Identify and implement as appropriate opportunities to further develop services on behalf of the Council and other partners locally and regionally.

5. Support, and where required, lead on engagement and research with stakeholders and end users to inform effective commissioning processes, ensuring that service specifications and contract model designs meet service user requirements. This includes supporting the effective co-production of service models and delivery solutions through the active involvement of end users in procurement processes, as appropriate.

6. Undertake analysis of intelligence and information from a wide variety of sources including that relating to service utilisation, performance, demand, costs and expenditure to inform the development of options, recommendations strategies and approaches for commercial and procurement activities within the scope of the role with a view to ensuring the Council receives best value for money from all commissioned and contracted services.

7. Plan, undertake and lead negotiations with providers and other individuals/organisations, as appropriate, linked to applicable tender processes, contract pricing and/or terms, and other conflict and dispute resolution issues. Where appropriate, act as an intelligent client. In addition, identify and resolve issues arising throughout the commissioning life cycle and provide assistance to the Procurement Manager in the resolution of the most complex issues or problems as appropriate.

8. Provide professional and robust challenge to the way services are commissioned, presenting creative alternative options to drive continuous improvement of services in area of responsibility, improve value for money and deliver savings. This work will rely on extensive market analysis and understanding to identify best practice Provider services and innovative delivery models.

9. Demonstrate excellence in relationship management practice, developing and maintaining strong, positive working relationships to support collaboration across service areas, internal teams and with providers and partners. This includes working to identify and secure opportunities for joint-commissioning, aggregated spend and partnership arrangements.

10. Prepare reports on procurement and commercial related matters for Senior Officers, Elected Members, relevant committees and governance boards.

11. Ensure all procurement activity undertaken complies with regulatory frameworks including CQC, Procurement Legislation, organisational policies and procedures, and professional codes of conduct, and aligns with the Corporate Risk Strategy. Throughout each stage of the procurement process, ensure that potential risks are identified, managed and minimised, and escalated as appropriate.

12. Take personal responsibility for:

- Ensuring Council resources are optimised and utilised effectively and efficiently,

- Delivering excellent customer service, incorporating the Council's equality and diversity objectives and supporting the council to achieve best practice in all it delivers

- Contributing to organisational transformation and changes in ways of working, maximising the benefits and efficiencies for both internal and external customers

13. Represent Lincolnshire County Council at internal and external meetings, seminars, training workshops and other work-related functions as required. Participate in any regional or national initiatives to share information on commissioning and commercial approaches and benchmark performance levels for the delivery of council services, always creating a positive image of the County Council.

14. Providing day-to-day personal leadership as appropriate to deliver the agreed priorities within commissioning strategies, working collaboratively with stakeholders and providers including statutory and non-statutory partners

- Provide expert advice and guidance as appropriate for own area of expertise.

- Deliver a personal portfolio of projects where appropriate and/or specific work

- Act as a role model to others helping them to manage uncertainty and to respond

positively and creatively to changing expectations

- Identify and deliver commercial and tender process related skills training requirements

and develop cost effective training solutions to meet the needs of LCC at colleague, service and County level.

15. The post will provide line management and supervision to Procurement Officers Grade 8 and Procurement Support Officers Grade 6 as required, including planning, checking, allocating work, appraisal and dealing with day-to-day capability and conduct to meet the overall requirements of the service.

The post will also provide day-to-day leadership as appropriate to deliver the team priorities and work plan. Coaching and mentoring teams and colleagues as appropriate to embed new ways of working and thinking. Deputising for the Procurement Manager as appropriate and necessary duties and responsibilities.

The role works collaboratively across a wide range of internal and external partners and stakeholders to proactively provide professional advice, guidance and support on all commercial and procurement matters for commissioned services within its area of responsibility to support compliance and risk management, continuous improvement, service transformation and improved outcomes for the residents of Lincolnshire.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The post holder will be expected to be a procurement
• professional and educated to degree level or equivalent
• such as a Professional Qualification e.g. Diploma in
• Purchasing & Supply and/or membership of the
• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or
• otherwise demonstrate equivalent knowledge through
• experience.
• The post holder will be expected to have a minimum of
• five years practical experience in commissioning,
• procurement and/or related discipline.

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire County Council

Address

Lincolnshire County Council

County Offices

Newland

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN1 1YL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Care Sourcing Team is a business-critical function for ACCW and plays a key part in helping the Council meet its adult care statutory obligations and duties within allocated budgets.

The Locality Care Sourcing Senior Officer will embed high standards and consistent delivery of established practice through their management of cases and a team of officers, to provide the right advice and source the most appropriate, cost effective, care and support across all care types, at theright time, within agreed costs, for adults with an assessed eligible need. Including identifying options, sourcing, processing, securing and reviewing provision which fulfils the referral requirements and outcomes, where complex care rate negotiation is not required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A relevant professional qualification (at
• degree level or equivalent)
• in a relevant discipline such as commiss
• ioning and/or research and/or planning,
• business management and/or financial
• planning or substantial equivalent
• experience across adult social care
• commissioning, strategy.
• Relevant leadership and managerial
• experience or equivalent leadership
• and management professional
• qualification (at degree level or
• equivalent)

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire County Council

Address

Lincolnshire County Council

County Offices

Newland

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN1 1YL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To source and secure the right advice, care and support package in the most complex cases for adults with an assessed eligible need, across all care types (residential, nursing, home, community, supported etc), at the right time and at the right cost.

The management of the most complex cases includes, but is not restricted to instances where existing frameworks and contracts terms cannot deliver the specific individual requirements or where for individuals or groups of individuals, it is necessary to undertake competitive tender processes, utilising existing frameworks and contracts or via the open market, in order to source the right care and support solutions.

This role plays a key part in helping the Council meet its statutory obligations in relations adult care and this is a business-critical service, requiring significant responsibility to support the identification, mitigation and management of risks, safeguard vulnerable adults, resolve disputes or complaints, as well as meet tight and often urgent deadlines.

It requires a thorough and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of local markets as well as expertise in national and Council procurement and contracting processes, practice, legislation and regulations in order to undertake micro-commissioning and tendering exercises.

1. Identifying commercially astute options for care and support packages within the appropriate cost and service requirements, and the end-to-end sourcing for the most complex

requirements. This will include liaising extensively with practitioners, providers and individuals as they undertake commercially robust, appropriately tailored tendering and contracting processes or securing commitments and utilising contractual levers which ensure fit for purpose service provision designed specifically to meet the complex needs of the

individual.

2. Lead end-to-end negotiations with providers, and other individuals/organisations, as appropriate, linked to applicable care sourcing and/or tender processes, contract pricing and/or terms, and other conflict and dispute resolution issues; utilising market intelligence to understand the capacity and capability of the market and acting as the Councils commercial astute client and ensure all complex care placements undergo a process of financial scrutiny

and deliver value for money, with cost avoidance and or savings where practicable; ensuring financial contributions/top ups are effectively implemented and all processes are completed to enable prompt and accurate provider payments.

3. Provide significant support and challenge to the way existing services are commissioned and use extensive market analysis to identify best practice Provider services and innovative delivery models to support the best outcomes for people with care and support needs, improve value for money and deliver savings.

This will include:

Drafting reports to inform both formal and informal decision making, in particular in relation to options for and outcomes of the most complex care sourcing and procurement activity

Providing professional and technical advice as the Council's commercial expert Designing and delivering effective, commercially tailored and fit for purpose commissioning routes and associated tender processes and documentation, ensuring that best practice models of innovative service delivery are explored and incorporated where appropriate, and manage or assist in the analysis and evaluation of tender submissions

Ensuring all commissioning activity is managed in a legal, ethical and accountable manner in accordance with relevant national and Council legislative, regulatory and procedural requirements.

Identify, mitigate and manage risks, as well as resolving issues disputes and-or complaints, throughout the commissioning lifecycle.

4. Ensuring practice contributes to and is consistently aligned with the delivery of Adult Care and Community Wellbeing strategic commissioning strategies, approaches and intended

outcomes as well as all Council policies, practices and behaviour expectations. Remaining up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation, regulations, organisational procedures, policies and professional codes of conduct in order to uphold standards of best practice.

5. Build, manage and maintain strong, positive working relationships with service - commissioning leads, contract managers, practitioners and individuals as well as providers across the adult care market.

Liaise with commissioning leads, contract managers, practitioners and individuals to ensure

the efficient and effective transfer from the commissioning and tendering process onwards to

accurately complete and maintain individual placement agreements outlining the

service/outcomes to be purchased from service providers.

- Where there are shortfalls as mapped against anticipated demand, work with the

market to support development of the necessary capacity and/or capability.

- Identify and implement as appropriate opportunities to further develop services on

behalf of the Council and other partners locally and regionally.

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6. Support, and where required, lead on engagement and research with stakeholders and end users to inform effective care sourcing processes, ensuring that delivery solutions identified meet service user requirements. This includes supporting the effective co-production of service models and delivery solutions through the active involvement of end users in procurement processes, as appropriate.

7. Providing day to day leadership, advice and guidance within own area of responsibility as appropriate, to colleagues both within and beyond the Strategic Commissioning Team.

8. Ensure all procurement and care sourcing activity undertaken complies with regulatory frameworks (including CQC), Procurement Legislation, organisational policies and procedures, and professional codes of conduct, and aligns with the Corporate Risk Strategy. Throughout each stage of the procurement and care sourcing process, ensure that potential risks are identified, managed and minimised, and escalated as appropriate.

9. Manage and oversee the work of the Complex Care Officers and assisting the team to continually review and improve practice, embedding new ways of thinking and working.

10. Maintain the Councils databases, case and management information systems ensuring accurate, timely and comprehensive records for all complex care placements.

11. Lead on analysis of the data concerning complex care placements and producing intelligence and insight reports to meet Service, Directorate and Council requirements. Ensuring a robust approach to analysis and forecasting of population needs and balancing service delivery in terms of volume, cost and funding.

12. Responsibility for recording, monitoring and reporting on care sourcing activity, efficiency gains and service improvements in order to contribute to the team and wider Council performance management frameworks and to measure achievement against the commissioning and care sourcing outcomes and objectives.

13. Support the Care Sourcing Manager and wider Strategic Commissioning Team through contributing to integrated commissioning activities across the full breadth of the commissioning cycle, including but not restricted to:

planning commissioning and procurement

contract management, assurance and improvement processes

quality assurance, monitoring and review of services and Providers

market engagement and shaping activities

performance analysis and desktop data analysis

14. Take personal responsibility for:

- Ensuring Council resources are optimised and utilised effectively and efficiently,

- Delivering excellent customer service, incorporating the Council's equality and

diversity objectives and supporting the council to achieve best practice in all it

delivers

- Contributing to organisational transformation and changes in ways of working,

maximising the benefits and efficiencies for both internal and external customers

15. The post will provide line management and supervision to Complex Care Officers (Grade 8) as required, including planning, checking, allocating work, appraisal and dealing with day-to-day capability and conduct to meet the overall requirements of the service.

The post will also provide day-to-day leadership as appropriate to deliver the team priorities and work plan. Coaching and mentoring teams and colleagues as appropriate to embed new ways of working and thinking. Deputising for the Care Sourcing Manager as appropriate and necessary.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A good commercial and procurement
• professional qualification (e.g.
• Diploma in Purchasing & Supply
• and/or membership of the Chartered
• Institute of Purchasing and Supply) /
• membership of professional body /
• educated to degree level or equivalent
• or otherwise demonstrate equivalent
• knowledge of external commissioning
• through significant experience.
• Significant experience of
• commissioning, procurement, project
• management and / or related
• disciplines demonstrating detailed
• understanding and excellent
• knowledge of public sector / health /
• social care commissioning, public
• procurement legislation, regulations,
• policies, best practice and markets.
• The post holder will be expected to
• possess and maintain up to date
• knowledge of relevant and current
• procurement legislation, regulations,
• and sector trends, and the ability to
• apply this insight to inform
• commercial and procurement
• decisions.

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire County Council

Address

Lincolnshire County Council

County Offices

Newland

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN1 1YL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Adult Care Market Shaping Manager is responsible for influencing the development and delivery of a proactive, sustainable and diverse adult care market, meeting current and future needs of local people. This role ensures the Council and the wider Health and Care system meets Care Act 2014 market-shaping and provider-sustainability duties, utilising robust intelligence, engagement and targeted, strategic interventions, to influence supply, quality, innovation and value for money across adult care provision.

The post holder prioritises improving outcomes for people by ensuring a vibrant and diverse care market operate across the Lincolnshire landscape, delivering effective services; through establishing robust working relationships with the care market; delivering a robust evidenced based approach to informing commissioning strategic intent on direction of travel of commissioned services; leading a proactive and direct approach to market shaping; collaborating internally and across the care system in the development of a shared vision for care services.

The postholder will lead on maximising a range of levers including utilising robust data, intelligence and quality insight, to anticipate risk, influence commissioning decisions and assure the council of market stability, capacity, safety and performance.

The postholder will significantly contribute to ensuring the delivery of statutory functions, including a sufficient supply of high quality, diverse care and support services and whole market oversight, ensuring an approach is embedded, to proactively manage market risk and drive continuous improvement.

To deputise for the Strategic Market, Integration, Partnerships & Engagement Manager.

1 Lead the development and delivery of the adult social care market-shaping strategy, in line with the Care Act 2014, aligned to corporate priorities, prevention agendas and wider system plans.

2 Develop and deliver, through collaboration a suite of care market engagement plans.

3 Hold accountability for overseeing planning, development and implementation of programmes of market shaping and commissioning activity, ensuring delivery in line with required outcomes, performance targets, measurable benefits and effective risk management.

4 Through the lens of intelligence, manage and co-ordinate areas of targeted development, cultivating a dynamic market, highlighting gaps in provision; focused on building and maintaining market capacity and innovating service delivery.

5 Drive the use of market intelligence to understand current and future supply, demand, cost pressures and workforce capacity. Identifying market over-reliance risks and opportunities for new or alternative models of care and support.

6 Lead the development and embedding of market intelligence strategy, emanating from a range of quantitative and qualitative sources, from across the health and care system, regional and national intelligence.

7 Collaborate on the development of the fair cost of care policy, as part of a broader set of social reform national initiatives, intended to address underfunding across the care sector

8 Lead the development of analytical methodologies, to produce comprehensive intelligence, incorporating demographic, supply, demand and financial data to forecast future market needs across care and support services.

9 Align market shaping activity with wider system priorities, including Integrated Care Systems (ICS) and health partnerships, contributing to a shared strategic integration agenda.

10 Accountability for ensuring the annual market position statement is underpinned by intelligence, quality and financial insight.

11 Operate collaboratively across strategic commissioning, to proactively support system responses to market fragility, workforce challenges, inflationary pressures, and continuity of care.

12 Demonstrably ensure people with lived experience, carers and communities influence market shaping activity, to realise a diverse, high-quality market that supports choice, control, and positive outcomes.

Influence wider economic, housing, and workforce strategies that impact adult social care

13 Support market development activity, including innovation, transformation and diversification of provision, ensuring a unified approach across system partners, including health, housing, voluntary sector and neighbouring authorities.

14 Champion equality, diversity and inclusion in service design and supply, through the promote services that meet the needs of diverse communities and those with complex needs.

15 Ensure the care system understand the requirement for market-shaping activity it to be legally compliant, transparent and defensible.

16 To prepare, present and deliver reports, financial challenge and project documentation for relevant scrutiny panels, health and care system boards, committees, and Senior Managers.

17 To remain compliant with all relevant legislation, organisational procedures, policies and professional codes of conduct in order to uphold standards of best practice.

18 Ensure compliance across legislation and government guidance, through detailed knowledge of relevant adult social care legislation, regulation and national guidance including Care Act 2014, Health and Social Care Act 2008 and Local Authority Adult Care inspection regime.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A degree, equivalent qualification, in a relevant discipline such as commissioning and/or research and/or planning, business management and/or financial planning or substantial equivalent experience across adult social care commissioning or strategy
• A management qualification or significant experience in a management role and managing staff
• Significant experience in commissioning, market development or strategy. Demonstrating a robust understanding of adult social care markets, market economics and workforce challenges

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire County Council

Address

Lincolnshire County Council

County Offices

Newland

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN1 1YL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work within the 24-7 AMHP Service, undertaking the role of an Approved Mental Health Professional as determined by the Mental Health Act 1983, completing assessments and other tasks associated with the AMHP role, in accordance with the relevant legislation and under the guidance of the Team Manager and Lead AMHP.

To support the wider service in ensuring safety for people accessing the service as required.

Provide an out of hours response to urgent requests for social care support which cannot wait until the next working day.

To undertake line management responsibility for social workers and admin support staff within the 24-7 AMHP service.

To provide supervision, support and mentoring to AMHPs who are training or newly qualified.

To provide supervision and support to AMHPs outside the service.

Develop and maintain strong and effective partnership relationships with commissioners and partner agencies.

To actively participate in the development of the AMHP service and AMHP role in Lincolnshire.

1.

As part of a team, work flexibly to provide an outstanding Approved Mental Health Professional Service for people in Lincolnshire who require assessment under the Mental Health Act 1983.

2.

In accordance with the Mental Health Act 1983 amended 2007 and the Code of Practice for AMHPs, undertake the role of an Approved Mental Health Professional in the AMHP service, including but not limited to, assessing need at the point of referral and identifying next actions, allocation, act as nearest relative, attend Case Conferences, Court Hearings, Mental Health Tribunals and any other meetings as a consequence of work undertaken whilst on duty. Act as a representative for the local authority in court proceedings, statutory panels and with other agencies.

3.

Working autonomously to assess need at point of referral and agree action plan required.

To work within the policies, practices and procedures of Adult Care and community wellbeing to provide an outstanding AMHP service.

4.

Provide an out of hour's response to urgent requests for social care support which cannot wait until the next working.

5.

To maintain a written record of all work undertaken including the presentation of reports as required.

6.

As delegated by the Team Manager, provide line management support to social work and admin staff within the 24-7AMHP Service.

7.

To undertake line management responsibility for social workers and admin support staff within the 24-7 AMHP service.

8.

To provide supervision, support and mentoring to AMHPs who are training or newly qualified.

9.

To support training and awareness sessions for the AMHP role and to act as an expert resource for colleagues and partners.

10.

To provide supervision and support to AMHPs practicing in Lincolnshire who are outside the service.

11.

To undertake additional tasks to support other areas of the directorate as delegated by the Team Manager/Area Manager-HoS.

12.

Develop and maintain strong and effective partnership relationships with commissioners and partner agencies.

13.

To actively participate in the development of the AMHP service and AMHP role in Lincolnshire.

14.

Undertake CPD, training, supervision and legal updates as required for the role and to maintain professional and AMHP registration.

15.

To remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation, organisational procedures, policies and professional codes of conduct in order to uphold standards of best practice.

16.

Take ownership of the aim to deliver excellent customer service, incorporating the Councils equality and diversity objectives and help the council to achieve best practice in all it delivers.

17.

To hold a personal portfolio of programmes and projects and contribute to the overall performance agenda and the development and implementation of service strategies and delivery plans to meet the Council's targets and objectives.

18.

To work flexibly to ensure that professional need and the needs of service are met, including working outside core hours when necessary, for example; where assessments run beyond core hours or in order to attend supervision, training, team meetings, forums.

19.

To work flexibly from a homebased work base with the requirement to attend the office for team meetings, trainings, coordination duties and where necessary to facilitate effective service provision.

20.

To contribute to the creation of one organisation, giving leadership to the communities Lincolnshire County Council serves, working effectively in partnership with others to develop effective corporate solutions to the challenges the Council faces.

To develop and maintain good professional working relationships with:

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Key stakeholders across independent, health services, care home, community care, service managers across the council/district councils/voluntary and public sector partners organisations, in order to initiate work and promote participation and involvement in service review to develop and improve services.

To contribute to the Council's:

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Statutory obligations and where appropriate any national and local performance indicators.

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Overall performance agenda and development of strategic plans.

Demonstration of the Council's Core Abilities:

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Being Future Focused

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Drive for Results

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Personal Leadership

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Political and Commercial Astuteness

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Qualification and registration.
• Approved Mental Health Professional qualification.
• A good understanding of
• Safeguarding Adults legislation and its application to practice.
• A good understanding of current Social Care Legislation and its application to practice.
• A good understanding of Mental
• Health legislation and its application to practice.
• Experience

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire County Council

Address

3rd Floor, Lancaster House

36 Orchard Street

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN1 1XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As part of the wider Councils objectives, you will be responsible for providing statutory professional social care work as part of a team supporting adults with differing needs to promote independent living and to draw on care and support if required. You will demonstrate a commitment to strengths-based practice and skills in supporting people to identify and build support networks to achieve their identified outcomes ensuring people are as safe as possible and adult safeguarding concerns are addressed promptly. You will be responsible for assessment, care and support planning, implementing and reviewing packages of care and support. You will provide advice and support to other Adult Care practitioners in relation to their cases. You will be expected to work with autonomy, to know and understand the local community and embed yourself within place-based services. You will manage a caseload and demonstrate a multi-agency approach integrating your practice with colleagues across the health and care sector. Work may include travel outside the county.

1. Manage a caseload with supervision and advice from the Level 2 Social Worker or Advanced Practitioner at a level of complexity appropriate to the post holder's stage of professional development and capability and be accountable for your professional practice.

2. Undertake needs assessments in line with the Care Act 2014 to identify care and support needs adopting and promoting a strengths-based approach to identifying, outcomes people want to achieve, opportunities for independence and identify solutions.

3. Work with specialist Safeguarding colleagues to contribute to and undertake safeguarding enquiries which put the person and the outcomes they want to achieve at the centre of safeguarding practice in line with LCC Safeguarding policies and procedures.

4. Identify non eligible and non-social care needs such as health care or housing and offer information and advice and work with partners to address wider needs.

5. Construct value for money care packages in collaboration with individuals, carers and contributing agencies in accordance with eligibility criteria and ensuring that risk is minimised and quality of life improved/maintained.

6. Work with individuals, families, carers and communities to help them make informed choices and decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning.

7. Meet identified needs through informal support and/or through resources and assets available in the public, private and voluntary sectors.

8. Research resources and services available for people in need or at risk, identifying and reporting any gaps in service provision.

9. Operate within the delegated budget support mechanisms as they are developed.

10. Maintain and update cases notes and other records, write reports as required; if required, give evidence in court in relation to care proceedings.

11. Work within and act in accordance with Lincolnshire County Council Adult Care policies and procedures including Lincolnshire's Safeguarding policies and procedures.

12. The post holder may be expected to concentrate on specific areas of work arising from organisational need.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification as a Social Worker.
• Current SWE Social Work Registration.
• Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional
• development.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation underpinning statutory
• Adult Care Practice.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire County Council

Address

Lincolnshire County Council

County Offices

Newland

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN1 1YL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Care Sourcing Team is a business critical function for ACCW and plays a key part in helping the Council meet its adult care statutory obligations and duties within allocated budgets. The Care Sourcing Officer will deliver consistent, high standards of established best practice through their cases, to provide the right advice and source the most appropriate, cost effective, care and support across all care types, at the right time, within agreed costs, for adults with an assessed eligible need. Including identifying options, sourcing, processing, securing and reviewing provision which fulfils the referral requirements and outcomes, where complex care rate negotiation is not required.

1. The Care Sourcing Officer will work under the direction of the Care Sourcing Senior Officers on allocated cases for securing care and support packages which meet the identified requirements and outcomes of adults, with an assessed and eligible need, in a way which enhances choice, promotes independence, meets duties and standards and achieves the best value for money.

2. They will provide excellence in customer service with consistent high standards of delivery, meeting urgency of tight deadlines, and establish and maintain effective relationships through extensive daily liaison with practitioners, providers, partners and individuals. Ensuring a shared understanding, collaborative working practices along with two way professional challenge and support.

3. They will use the teams systems, processes and working practices to provide information and advice to practitioners and individuals about various support options, including market and local provider insights, costs and service quality, which supports informed decision making.

4. Under the supervision of the Care Sourcing Senior Officers, they will source and deliver packages and placements that are proportionate and appropriate, in line with the established ACCW commissioning and contractual arrangements, prioritising the use of existing frameworks and contracts in order to secure the greatest value and benefit in each individual case, securing quality, timely care and support, with prompt and accurate financial arrangements.

5. They will support cost effective delivery through commercially astute brokerage, implementing end-to-end financial processes, checks and monitoring, securing commitments and utilising contractual levers when sourcing from providers who can deliver the care and support which best meets tailored requirements and specified outcomes, enhances choice, promotes independence. They will enable timely provision, achieve the best value for money, along with prompt and accurate payments.

6. They will contribute to monitoring and reviews in a sensitive and caring manner, to ensure appropriate, cost effective, care and support is provided, at the right time, within agreed costs, and that it fulfils the referral requirements and outcomes. With escalation to the Care Sourcing Senior Officers where required.

7. They will assist the Care Souring Senior Officers and Team Leader in identifying risks, safeguarding vulnerable adults, resolving or escalating queries, as well as meeting deadlines and agreed quality standards.

8. They will maintain the Councils databases, case and management information systems ensuring the validity of data with accurate, timely and comprehensive records in all instances for the end-to-end souring process.

9. They will provide data and analysis (for example relating to sourcing performance, usage, quality and finance) to support the production of intelligence and insights which facilitate informed decision making, commissioning plans and continuous service improvements.

10. They will support and implement new ways of thinking and working, contributing to a reflective, learning culture which supports continual improvement in practice, processes and systems.

11. They will support the Locality Care Sourcing Senior Officers and wider Strategic Commissioning Team through assisting with integrated commissioning activities across the full breadth of the commissioning cycle, including but not restricted to: commissioning and procurement contract management, assurance and improvement processes quality assurance, monitoring and review of services and Providers market engagement and shaping activities performance analysis and desktop data analysis

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A relevant qualification or working
• towards (at least NVQ3 or equivalent)
• in either business related subjects; the
• adult social, health care profession;
• sourcing or other aspects of
• commissioning. Along with excellent
• literacy and numeracy skills at GCSE
• Grade 5 or above.

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire County Council

Address

Lincolnshire County Council

County Offices

Newland

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN1 1YL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support in the effective procurement of commissioned adult care and community wellbeing services which deliver safe, high-quality, value-for-money outcomes, and are designed to meet Council and end user requirements within allocated budgets.

Working collaboratively with a range of internal and external partners and stakeholders, this role includes responsibility for leading or assisting, subject to risk and complexity as appropriate, in the design, management and delivery of professional, commercially robust and fully compliant tendering processes to ensure fit for purpose service provision, efficiency benefits, quality improvements and financial savings wherever practicable.

1.

Responsible for the provision of guidance and support to Commissioning Leads and key stakeholders (including operational staff and service users) on procurement processes and other commercial and contractual matters, ensuring all commissioning related activity within

designated portfolio of programmes are procured in a legal, ethical and accountable manner in accordance with regulatory requirements. This requires the post holder to:

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Remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation, organisational procedures, policies and professional codes of conduct in order to uphold standards of best practice.

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Discharge and support the Council's obligations under the Equality Act (including ensuring that Equality Impact Assessments are undertaken where appropriate) and Social Value Act.

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Discharge and support the Council's obligations to carry out such consultation as is legally required during commissioning processes.

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Responsible for the development and preparation of Commissioning, Commercial and tender documentation ensuring that all documentation is developed and handled in a legal, ethical and accountable manner in accordance with regulatory requirements.

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3.

Responsible for the drafting and preparation of effective tender processes ensuring that services and goods are commissioned and procured within the set budget allocation and that value for money efficiency gains are realised wherever possible. This includes responsibility for leading or assisting, subject to risk and complexity as appropriate, in development and delivery of procurement programmes in designated portfolio of services.

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Plan, support and undertake negotiations with providers and other individuals/organisations, as appropriate, linked to applicable tender processes, contract pricing and/or terms, and other conflict and dispute resolution issues.

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Contribute to the stimulation and engagement of the market from an operational aspect, building and maintaining strong, positive working relationships with service users, stakeholders, partners, providers and potential providers.

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Undertake research into service specific markets including benchmarking of services, costs and commercial and contracting approaches. Analyse associated information, write reports and prepare presentations.

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7.

Coordinate and arrange meetings including tender evaluation meetings. Prepare documentation for meetings and attend, support, minute and circulate actions as requested.

8.

Responsible for the recording and correct storage of all commercial and procurement documentation including the analysis and evaluation of tender submissions, as well as maintaining the systems for the monitoring and recording of procurement processes and decisions for reporting.

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9.

Provide information to the Commercial and Procurement Managers and Senior Commercial and Procurement Officers on activity, efficiency gains and service improvements in order to contribute to the Councils performance management framework and to measure achievement against set performance indicators and targets.

10.

Assist with the development and implementation of commissioning strategies and plans for services in designated portfolio, with a particular focus on relevant procurement and commercial issues and considerations, and on the engagement of potential Partners and Providers locally and regionally.

11.

Ensure throughout each stage of a commissioning and procurement process that potential risks are identified and escalated as appropriate.

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12.

Contribute to the stimulation and engagement of the market for services in designated portfolio, building and maintaining strong, positive working relationships with service users, stakeholders, partners, providers and potential providers.

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13.

Take personal responsibility for:

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Ensuring Council resources are optimised and utilised effectively and efficiently,

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Delivering excellent customer service, incorporating the Council's equality and diversity objectives and supporting the council to achieve best practice in all it delivers

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Contributing to organisational transformation and changes in ways of working, maximising the benefits and efficiencies for both internal and external customers.

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Providing day-to-day personal leadership as appropriate to deliver the agreed priorities within commissioning strategies, working collaboratively with stakeholders and providers (including statutory and non-statutory partners)

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Provide expert advice and guidance as appropriate for own area of expertise.

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Deliver a personal portfolio of projects where appropriate and/or specific work

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Act as a role model to others helping them to manage uncertainty and to respond positively and creatively to changing expectations

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Coach/mentor teams/colleagues as appropriate to embed new ways of thinking and working.

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Assist with the preparation of skills training documentation and presentations. Assist as appropriate with the delivery and evaluation of skills training.

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15.

There is no direct line management responsibility associated with this post.

The post holder will provide support and coaching to Procurement Support Officers (Grade 6) and deputise for Senior Procurement Officers as appropriate and necessary.

Demonstrate behaviours aligned with the Councils values in all aspects of work activities, duties and responsibilities, creating a positive image of the County Council at all times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The post holder will be expected to be a procurement professional and educated to degree level or equivalent such as a Professional Qualification e.g. Diploma in Purchasing & Supply and/or membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or otherwise demonstrate equivalent knowledge through experience.
• The post holder may possess a commissioning qualification
• The post holder will be expected to have a minimum of 2years practical experience in commissioning, procurement and/or related discipline

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire County Council

Address

Lincolnshire County Council

County Offices

Newland

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN1 1YL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Improving outcomes for people by commissioning effective services, through establishing robust working relationships with the care market, leading the delivery and implementation arrangements of commissioning strategies, participating in formal boards and inter-agency working groups related to service planning and joint service development.

The post holder will ensure robust commissioning intentions are underpinned by intelligence, combined with understanding the local population, their resources, needs, and aspirations, now and in the future. Creating platforms where local people and health and care system partners with other key stakeholders, can collaborate in developing innovative, affordable solutions, delivering ongoing improved outcomes.

Lead on strategic commissioning activities including developing services and new ways of working to meet the needs and deliver positive outcomes for people in Lincolnshire. The postholder will primarily have lead responsibility for a specific portfolio of commissioned activity (Early Intervention & Prevention; Living Well or Ageing Well), alongside overarching commissioning responsibilities affecting whole market and system more broadly.

The postholder will lead teams of Commissioning Officers through matrix management arrangements to deliver specific commissioning work, based on strategic priorities as determined by Strategic Commissioning Manager and will directly line manage Commissioning Officers.

The postholder will significantly contribute to ensuring the delivery of statutory functions under the Care Act including a sufficient supply of high quality, diverse care and support services and whole market oversight.

1

Lead on the delivery of a specified portfolio of commissioned activity, including the development of strategic needs assessments, associated strategies and translating these into commissioning intentions.

2

Developing and managing a complex care market landscape, where there are diverse, sustainable markets, a strong economy, operating within a fair cost for care system and positively responding to need.

3

Ensure commissioning intentions and delivery plans are designed in a way that reflects national standards, targets and local priorities.

4

Developing and designing services which are outcome focused, including the production of service specifications, working in collaboration with a range of internal services and colleagues.

5

Leading the production of business cases and options appraisals for the commissioning and de-commissioning of services.

6

Managing the commissioning life cycle from strategic needs analysis, planning to implementation of services, within an agreed budget envelope, including key financial modelling consideration and opportunities for income generation. Progressing through governance routes in line with Council constitution, to support decision making.

7

Lead the development of targeted market engagement and development programmes, including leading care sector forums.

8

Collaborate in the production of sector based Market Position Statements and sustainability plans

9

Lead the development of services, including new models of care and support for people with social care needs in order to meet key outcomes and targets.

10

Providing expert support and advice in dealing with critical incidents, investigations and initiatives to ensure a positive outcome.

11

Champion inclusive commissioning by ensuring services reflect the needs of diverse communities. Proactively engage with people from all backgrounds to inform and influence commissioning decisions. Utilising insight and understanding from people with lived experience to shape future commissioning priorities.

12

Working cooperatively with colleagues across the East Midlands region to ensure greater standardisation and sufficiency of care. Giving consideration of place-based differences and progressing specific commissioning initiatives across the region as delegated.

13

Producing governance reports and supporting information for senior managers, organisation leaders and other relevant stakeholders, to enable informed decision making regarding the development and improvement of services.

14

Preparing a range of evidenced based reports as required, attend and chair working and project groups and other internal or external meetings as appropriate.

15

To ensure compliance with all legislation and government guidance, through detailed knowledge of relevant adult social care legislation, regulation and national guidance including Care Act 2014, Health and Social Care Act 2008 and Local Authority inspection regime.

16

To engage with colleagues across the Council, Health and other partners to identify and develop the opportunities for joint commissioning, service enhancements, innovation and efficiencies.

17

Maintain strong and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A degree or NVQ Level 4 equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline such as commissioning and/or procurement, research and/or planning, business management and/or financial planning or equivalent experience
• A management qualification or significant experience in a management role and managing staff
• Significant commissioning knowledge, skills and applied experience in managing and developing one of the following areas: prevention and early intervention; living well working aged adults; ageing well older adults
• Significant experience in managing and operating within the commissioning cycle

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire County Council

Address

Lincolnshire County Council

County Offices

Newland

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN1 1YL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the delivery of high-quality commissioning programmes, aligned to the strategic ambitions of the Adult Care & Community Wellbeing Directorate, in improving outcomes for people, across the Lincolnshire landscape. The role will include planning, engagement, developing and commissioning services, utilising an evidence based approach, underpinned by co-production and partner collaboration. Operating within a strategic commissioning service, to ensure commissioning intentions are delivered in a way that demonstrates quality, value for money and positive outcomes for people. The Senior Commissioning Officer, will operate within Council governance structures, navigating strategic partnership relationships to support system collaboration to support continuous improvement, so we can be even more ambitious for our organisations and communities we serve.

The role will provide day to day leadership, advice and guidance within area of responsibility and provide support to other team members.

1

Lead the delivery of commissioning activity within a defined project areas, ensuring all components of the commissioning cycle are considered

2

Contribute to the development and implementation of commissioning strategies, promoting integrated and partnership working, to shape localised services, demonstrating improved outcomes

3

Design and lead the completion of evidenced based analysis and forecasting activity to support the development and delivery of commissioning intentions, through the utilisation of

demographic information

service performance and management intelligence

financial information

stakeholder feedback

comparator benchmarking

outputs from market engagement

to inform recommendations on service re-configuration, commissioning and decommissioning

4

Manage project teams to commission and decommission services within agreed deliverables and timescales, as directed by the Commissioning Manager

5

Contribute to the transitioning of commissioning activity towards a more mature model of strategic commissioning, informed by intelligence and founded in collaboration and co-production

6

Lead the development, improvement and specification of commissioned services, collaborating with stakeholders, including internal colleagues, to ensure compliance with the Councils contract and finance standing orders

7

Lead focused engagement and communication activity to support realising commissioning objectives and broader strategic ambitions

8

Adopt a project management methodology and discipline, to support the successful delivery of commissioning projects

9

Demonstrate well developed influencing, negotiating and persuasive skills, to engage stakeholders and partners in the advancement of commissioning linked activity

10

Complete fully informed, equality impact assessments, ensuring the development and commissioning or decommissioning of services supports equity and does not indirectly create or perpetuate inequalities

11

Remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation, organisational procedures, policies and professional codes of conduct, to uphold standards of best practice

12

Produce and contribute to commissioning reports as required including business cases, options appraisals, governance reports to support Council decision making across commissioning activity

13

Collaborate with all strategic commissioning team members across the function, to deliver successful commissioning programmes

14

Undertake focused strategic needs assessments to inform commissioning intentions

15

Responsible for line management of staff and matrix management of other staff involved in projects they are leading on

16

Attendance at council meetings and any associated public meetings may be required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A degree or NVQ Level 4 equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline such as commissioning and/or procurement, research and/or planning, business management and/or financial planning or equivalent experience
• Significant commissioning knowledge, skills and applied experience across one of the following focused areas: prevention and early intervention; living well working aged adults; ageing well older adults

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire County Council

Address

Lincolnshire County Council

County Offices

Newland

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN1 1YL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Care Sourcing Team is a business critical function for the Adult Care and Community Wellbeing (ACCW) Directorate and plays a key part in helping the Council meet its adult care statutory obligations and duties within allocated budgets, whilst driving cost effective, high quality care arrangements for individuals and delivering value for money principles.

The Team Manager will lead in operationalising the strategic vision and direction for Care Sourcing, providing effective leadership and management of the Care Sourcing Team working on services across the whole of the ACCW Directorate. Incorporating all sourcing, including for cases of complex care, acting as the key interface between practitioners, providers and adults with an assessed eligible need, to ensure the right advice, care and support is provided, at the right time and at the right costs through established contract and framework mechanisms and also for example, micro-commissioning, compliant procurement, sourcing, tenders, brokerage and negotiation.

Working with services for all care requirements to facilitate delivery across a range of commissioning categories throughout the ACCW directorate including for example, but not restricted to: Residential and Nursing Care, Homecare, Reablement, Community Supported Living, Short Breaks and Emergency Provision, Intermediate Care, Day Services, Shared Lives Schemes, supporting timely placements in all cases.

1

Oversee the day-to-day leadership and management of the care sourcing function for all advice, care and support, encompassing cases of all levels of complexity, leading a multi skilled team of 25-30 officers, to understand needs, provide advice, co-design delivery, plan, source and secure services through optimising the most appropriate mechanisms, and monitoring delivery to improve outcomes.

With direct line management responsibilities for the Team Leader and Complex Care Senior Officers to ensure care sourcing alignment in all instances with commissioning strategies, Directorate priorities, Council ambitions and the discharge of statutory duties, including the Procurement Act 2023, Care Act 2014 as well as the Councils constitution, standing orders, financial regulations, Contract and Procurement Procedure Rules CPPRS, commissioning and procurement frameworks.

Operating across the full care sourcing team to deliver the right care, at the right time and cost with the right outcomes, through the most appropriate mechanism including but not restricted to transparent, fair and compliant micro-commissioning, tendering, contracting and negotiations along with securing successful outcomes from commercially astute brokerage, securing commitments and utilizing contractual levers to meet needs.

To step into any of the brokerage functions as required and have oversight of all packages or placement requirements across the team, for all levels of complexity. To ensure that all support requirements are commissioned appropriately, that support packages and placements that are purchased are in line with commissioning and contractual arrangements and any outstanding cases are appropriately escalated to ensure resolution.

2

Responsible for resource management of the care sourcing team: planning, coordinating and allocating resources, ensuring adequate staffing levels to meet business needs for all referrals into the service, including managing and maintaining a team rota, which supports the requirements of social work practitioners, which may at times may include working on urgent cases and responding in a timely manner following emergency referrals.

3

Effectively leading the team to ensure commissioned, sourced and delivered care packages meet requirements and standards, whilst ensuring flexibility of deployment within the team to respond to peaks in demand and urgent needs as well as a changing environment and expectations at a national and local level.

4

Manage, monitor and oversee all care sourcing activity, including the appropriate use of established contracts and frameworks, and in circumstances where established contracts and frameworks are not suitable to meet the needs of individuals with care and support needs; design, develop and implement procurement and contract solutions that meet the needs of commissioners and individuals with care and support needs.

5

Identify, mitigate and manage risks, price negotiations for care delivery, safeguarding vulnerable adults, resolve disputes or complaints, as well as meeting deadlines and agreed quality standards which will frequently be urgent and require immediate reprioritisation of the teams workload. Escalating appropriately to the Strategic Procurement and Care Sourcing Manager issues which may affect service delivery so as to implement early intervention and ensure performance does not fall below an acceptable level.

6

Lead and manage ongoing improvements and successful change management which embeds new ways of thinking and working, to optimise benefits resulting from changes in national and local priorities and policies. Continually developing creative and innovative approaches which will deliver the best outcomes and establishing a team culture that is focused on learning and continual improvement.

7

Proactively build, develop and maintain strong, positive working relationships across service areas, with practitioners, specialist teams, providers (independent, voluntary and commissioned), partners, agencies and individuals. Leading and providing assurance on the delivery of service agreements. Attending and contributing to multi-disciplinary meetings and reviews to deliver the best outcomes and value for adults with assessed and eligible care and support needs.

8

Influence the development and maintenance of effective care sourcing procedures, processes, systems, electronic records and data, including accurate complex financial information, tracking and oversight. Maximising utilisation of systems and technology.

9

Identify and drive opportunities for synergy and efficiency, continuously reviewing, streamlining and improving adult care sourcing practices and processes, capturing placement activity and intelligence relating to all care sourcing along with monitoring capacity, capability and forecasting needs to contribute to strategic commissioning.

10

Analyse care sourcing data, management and performance information and draft reports to support the wider service strategic commissioning, market, procurement and contracting functions. Leading on Care Sourcing elements to support reviewing and reshaping the market, helping ensure gaps are identified and a cost effective and flexible marketplace is available, which offers diverse solutions and meets the Councils obligations under the Care Act. Providing feedback and key information to support the contracts team and commissioners in reviews and contract meetings. Contributing to the continual improvement of the quality of services and the care and support individuals receive, promoting better outcomes and enhance value for money.

11

Maintain, control and authorise expenditure within budgets for which responsibility has been delegated. Having oversight of the care sourcing budget, monitoring and forecasting to support budgetary control and income generation through individual contribution to care costs, cost avoidance and/or savings where practicable, from the spend on services for placements and support packages, in line with the ACCW commissioning portfolio and policies.

12

Lead on care sourcing activity, deputise for the Strategic Procurement & Care Sourcing Manager and cover for other service managers and colleagues as required. Working with the wider Strategic Commissioning Team to undertake integrated commissioning activities across the full breadth of the commissioning cycle, including but not restricted to:

planning commissioning and procurement

contract management, assurance and improvement processes

quality assurance, monitoring and review of services and Providers

market engagement and shaping activities

performance analysis and desktop data analysis

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level with a relevant qualification or extensive relevant professional experience in commissioning; the social, health care profession; programme and project principles which support strategic commissioning; delivering change management within a complex organisation.
• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Professional Qualification along with procurement experience across adult social care or health.
• Good knowledge, understand and experience of legislation and frameworks that governs the scope of the role, spanning Adult Social Care as well as public financial, procurement and contracting regulations.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire County Council

Address

Lincolnshire County Council

County Offices

Newland

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN1 1YL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking practitioners who thrive upon innovation and are not averse to change. It is essential that you are a keen public health advocate who can demonstrate delivery of the healthy child programme. You will need to have the ability to work autonomously and as part of an integrated skill mix team.You need to have excellent communication skills and experience of working in partnership across organisational boundaries.You will need experience and knowledge of safeguarding children and families.You will need to be able to drive.

PURPOSE OF JOB: This service includes the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme by Health Visitors, Public Health Nurses and support staff. The service is a separate service but integrated in the Council's Early Help Teams and is focused on providing a strong universal input to all children and families antenatally and in the early years.

Intensive support will be provided to families and children aged 0-6 identified as having greater needs. The postholder will act as a named health visitor for specific families and will be responsible for:

To Deliver and evaluate an efficient and cost effective Health Visiting service for an identified population.

Delivering the national and local public health agendas in response to identified health and social need.

Working in partnership with other agencies including GPs and Early Help to meet agreed standards, objectives and statutory requirements to keep children healthy and safe.

Managing vulnerable caseloads, attending safeguarding, child protection and other professional meetings where appropriate.

Assisting as appropriate in providing an integrated approach to performance management, quality standards and service delivery within the 0-6 Childrens Health Service

Delivering new ways of working using evidence based practice.

Maintaining strong, positive working relationships with other services/ agencies and professionals aligned to the 0-6 Children's Health Service.

Our offer

We can offer you opportunities for personal and professional development. The Children's Health Team has a strong champion role structure which helps support the service and development of staff by encouraging involvement of HV's in their area of interest, for example we are currently training practitioners in video interactive guidance (VIG), and as lactation consultants. In Children's Health we support new areas of practice such as the development of a safe sleep tool and embedding the Solihull approach.

At Lincolnshire County Council we strongly believe in supporting our HV's and provide regular clinical and safeguarding supervision.

For newly qualified practitioners, we have a preceptorship programme in place to aid your development.

There is the opportunity for career progression through the G9 and G10 pay-scales depending on knowledge and experience.

If you have contributed to the NHS pension for one year this can be continued and NMC annual professional fees are paid.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date: 27th September 2026

Interviews to be held on or around WC 5th October 2026

If you require any further information, please contact-Locality Health Manager Lyndsay Bushnell 07741605900 [email protected]

Locality Health Manager Alison Sharp 07741605799 [email protected]

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Thats why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your worklife balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

A relocation package may be considered for the successful candidate. More details relating to our Relocation Policy can be found here.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact [email protected].

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible guide everything we do. Were looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - Registered General Nurse or Midwife
• - Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - Health Visiting
• qualification
• - Member of relevant professional body with an active NMC registration

Desirable

• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire County Council

Address

3rd Floor, Lancaster House

36 Orchard Street

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN1 1XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As part of the wider councils objectives, as a Team Manager Team Manager you will provide leadership and support to a team of practitioners responsible for the delivery of the Directorates statutory duties and responsibilities relating to adult social care.

You will promote independent living and demonstrate a commitment to strength-based practice. You will support a team of practitioners to enable people to identify and build support networks to achieve their identified outcomes, drawing on support where required. You will ensure that your teams know and understand the local community and embed your team within place-based services.

You will be accountable for overseeing, understanding and supporting the delivery and performance, including assessment and appropriate management of risk, ensuring people are as safe as possible and adult safeguarding concerns are addressed promptly.

You will be skilled at embedding new ways of thinking and working, developing and maintaining strong, positive working relationships with commissioners, your teams and partners across service areas. As a Team Manager Team Manager you will continuously look for synergies and efficiency savings across the area of responsibility.

1

Lead, and manage colleagues delivering a strength based and personalised approach to social care practice, achieving good outcomes for people through an enabling culture of positive risk management

Undertake supervision of advanced practitioners and other staff as necessary and required as per LCC policy and procedures.

Coach/mentor teams/colleagues as appropriate to embed personalisation and strengths and asset-based community practice

Demonstration at the relevant level of the Council's Core Abilities

Personal Leadership

Being Future Focused

Political and Commercial Astuteness

Supporting a High Performing and flexible workforce

Drive for Results

Act as a role model to others to helping them to manage uncertainty and to respond positively and creatively to changing expectations

2

Ensure the needs of those that draw on care and support within your place-based area are effectively assessed and outcomes agreed which are subsequently reviewed. This will also involve managing and holding a small complex caseload.

3

Provide oversight and decision making in relation to complex cases ensuring that prescribed Safeguarding Policies and Procedures are observed for the protection of adults who are experiencing, or at risk of abuse or neglect, promoting a personalized safeguarding model that puts the outcomes for the person at the centre of practice.

4

Contribute to the specification and planning of services for the purpose of commissioning effective services through contact with internal or external providers

5

Contribute to the Council's statutory obligations and where appropriate any national and Health and Social Care local performance indicators

6

Assist with the implementation of Adult Care quality assurance systems, including the monitoring and review of casework and ensure these comply with the County Councils Equal Opportunities Policy

7

Be responsible for providing the Directorate with information concerning individuals and staff that impacts upon the delivery of statutory duties

8

Maintain and monitor expenditure within budgets for which responsibility has been delegated

9

Undertake/oversee allocation of workload to agree service priorities; monitor case files computerised records deal with case management issues as they arise

10

Chair BIA meetings, have oversight of Safeguarding processes and procedures and complex legal liaison e.g. Court of Protection. Provide advice and support in relation to complex cases including risk assessments respond to complaints from relatives/carers

11

Lead and drive the development of staff through training/coaching/mentoring. To ensure that performance standards are met and to provide corrective action to quality related issues as they arise.

12

Deliver excellent customer service, incorporating the Councils equality and diversity objectives and supporting the council to achieve best practice, creating a positive image of the Council in all it delivers

13

Remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation, organisational procedures, policies and professional codes of conduct in order to uphold standards of best practice

14

Take personal responsibility for contributing to review, improvement, organisational transformation implementing changes in ways of working, maximising the benefits and efficiencies for both internal and external customers, including the promotion and use of self -service to achieve maximum cost effectiveness.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A professional Social Work, Nursing or Occupational Therapy Qualification
• Current, SWE, HCPC or NMC Registration.
• 2 years post qualification practice experience of working in health or social care environment
• Knowledge of Health and Social Care organisational arrangements including the role of CCG's and other NHS Trusts in relation to Adult Care Services
• Ability to manage a staff group taking into account professional boundaries.
• Leadership skills and the ability to model good practice.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire County Council

Address

Lexicon House

Stephenson Road North Hykeham ,

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN6 3QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Introduction

Job Introduction

We are seeking committed and skilled Learning Disability Nurses/Social Workers as Qualified Practitioners to join our Learning Disability South Team, based at Sleaford and Spalding.

We have two vacancies: 1 full-time 37 hours and 1 part-time 18.5 hours per week. Salary is dependent on experience.

We are particularly interested to hear from candidates who are Learning Disability Nurses.

Join a team that put people first!

At Lincolnshire Adult Care, we're passionate about helping people live fulfilling, independent lives. We're looking for compassionate, motivated practitioners who share our commitment to person-centred, strengths-based practice and delivering outstanding outcomes for adults across South Lincolnshire.

If you're someone who is curious, reflective, solution-focused and committed to making a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Qualified Practitioner within the Learning Disability South Team, you will play a key role in supporting adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent, and meaningful lives. You will be responsible for completing Care Act assessments, developing and reviewing support plans, and ensuring that individuals receive the right level of support at the right time.

You will hold a current Nursing or Social Work registration.

You will hold a varied caseload, including more complex cases, and will work with individuals on a longterm basis, enabling you to build strong, trusting relationships.

As part of an experienced and enabling team, you will also have opportunities to supervise less experienced colleagues and contribute to learning and development of the team.

Working within Lincolnshire's strengths-based Conversation Model, you will:

• Complete Adult Needs Assessments and reviews under the Care Act 2014
• Develop strengths-based support plans that focus on individual outcomes
• Work alongside individuals, carers, families and partner agencies
• Promote independence, wellbeing and community connections
• Respond to safeguarding concerns and contribute to safeguarding enquiries
• Support people through periods of change, crisis and transition
• Manage a varied and rewarding caseload across your locality
• Supervise up to a maximum of 4 staff
• Leading on section 75 reviews/Decision Support Tool and CHC checklists
• Support wider Learning Disability teams with nurse rota for section 75 reviews/ Decision Support Tool and CHC checklists
• The Learning Disability focuses on working with adults who require assessments, Decision Support Tool, care planning, and ongoing interventions to meet their care and support needs. This often involves undertaking comprehensive assessments, developing person-centred support plans, and working collaboratively with families, carers, health professionals, and other partner agencies. The team covers Sleaford, Spalding, Grantham, Stamford and Bourne.

Our Team

We are a friendly, approachable, and supportive team committed to achieving the best outcomes for adults with learning disabilities across Lincolnshire. Our team culture is collaborative, reflective, and strengthsbased, with team champions available to offer guidance and support in specialist areas.

What Were Looking For

We welcome applications from both newly qualified and experienced Learning Disability Nurses and Social Workers. Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities is desirable but not essential, as full training and support will be provided.

As this is a communitybased role, the ability to travel to complete visits is required.

Our Offer

We recognise that working in adult social care can be both challenging and deeply rewarding. You will be supported by a compassionate and knowledgeable team, with regular opportunities for reflection, development, and professional growth.

You'll benefit from:

• Regular professional supervision and wellbeing conversations
• A supportive team culture with experienced and approachable colleagues
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Protected time for reflective practice and professional growth
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• Career progression opportunities within Adult Care
• Access to wider Lincolnshire County Council employee benefits
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference to people's lives every day

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real impact while being supported to grow and develop professionally, we'd love to welcome you to our South Learning Disability Team.

Join us and help shape better outcomes for adults, families and communities across South Lincolnshire.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role before 24th August then please contact Sophie Wells via email on [email protected]; contact Kay Hargrave via email [email protected] after 24th August.

Closing date: 6th September

Interviews: 24th/25th September

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Thats why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your worklife balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Thats why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your worklife balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact [email protected].

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible guide everything we do. Were looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You will hold a current Nursing or Social Work registration.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire County Council

Address

3rd Floor, Lancaster House

36 Orchard Street

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN1 1XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk/home.html (Opens in a new tab)