Senior Practitioner, Adults Commissioning Reviews

Description

Our local government clients in East London are seeking a Senior Practitioner for Adults Commissioning Reviews. This role is crucial in ensuring that placements continue to meet the assessed needs of individuals placed and that they meet expectations in terms of quality of service and cost effectiveness. Your work will be instrumental in conducting reviews of individuals across all commissioned services, ensuring that the six key elements are included in all reviews.

Your key responsibilities will include:

You will work in a supportive environment, effectively collaborating across the Department and with external organisations. Your allocated work programme for Commissioning, Contracting, and person-centred reviews of individuals receiving care and support in commissioned and non-commissioned services will be supported by a team that values your contribution. You will also help develop and deliver an annual commissioning plan for the thematic area, taking a lead role in specific delivery areas and being accountable for their delivery.

Qualification – Essential

• GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
• Evidence of significant relevant CPD/or appropriate professional qualification
• Advanced Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Social Media and CRM.

At the Shortlisting Stage, we will evaluate candidates based on the following qualifications and Experience Requirements. These criteria are essential for the successful execution of the Senior Practitioner role.

• Knowledge of the Care Act, the Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding.
• Knowledge of current best practice, including telecare within Adult Services.
• Good understanding of the needs of Adults at risk and those with a physical, sensory or learning disability
• Robust knowledge of the role, regulations and operating environment for accommodation-based services
• Robust knowledge of the process of placement review and the obligations of the Department under CRAG and other relevant regulations.
• Knowledge of the Ordinary Residence rules and guidance.
• Knowledge of Continuing Healthcare guidance.
• Knowledge of CQC regulations, policies and guidance.
• Robust Understanding of the policy, legislative and operating environment of health, social care, regulated services and the community and voluntary sectors.
• Robust understanding of requirements under the Care Act regarding assessed need and meeting need.
• Undertaking person-centred reviews of individual needs, evaluating and identifying eligible needs and drafting effective person-centred support plans.
• Demonstrable experience in relationship and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with service users, their families and representatives.
• Reporting on service outcomes, developing and implementing action plans, and ensuring non-compliance corrective actions are implemented.
• Contributing to organisational compliance in the placement review process regarding legislation, regulation and public body policy and procedures.
• Working within collaborative projects to deliver change, improvement, or efficiencies.
• Working with service users and customers to engage them in reviewing their needs and in gaining feedback.
• Using cost efficiency tools within reviews and successfully negotiating costs with providers.

Essential Compliance Requirements

• 5 Years References
• Enhanced DBS & barred list check (Adult)
• A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public sector provider, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.