Our Values
In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.
Our Values are:
- Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
- Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
- Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
- Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
- Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
- Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.
We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.
We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.
In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’.
What is the job role?
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Commissioning Officer to join our Strategic Commissioning Team, helping to shape and improve adult social care services across Coventry.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing high-quality, sustainable care and support services that enable people to live independently and achieve positive outcomes. Working closely with providers, people who draw on care and support, carers, operational teams and partner organisations, you will contribute to the commissioning, procurement, contract management and quality improvement of adult social care services.
The role will have an initial focus on autism and mental health, but the post-holder will be required to work across all areas of Adult Social Care.
The role involves supporting and project-managing a range of commissioning initiatives, including market development activities, procurement exercises, service redesign and contracting processes. You will work with stakeholders to understand local needs, analyse information and performance data, and help develop services that are responsive, person-centred and inclusive of all members of our diverse local community.
You will support the development and monitoring of contracts, contribute to quality assurance activity, work with providers to address quality concerns, and assist with service improvement plans. You will also play an important role in engaging with people who use services, carers and providers to ensure their views inform commissioning decisions and future service development.
This is a varied and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to influence the quality of care and support available to adults across Coventry while developing your skills and experience within a supportive and ambitious team.
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking an individual with experience in adult social care or health, particularly around commissioning, contract management, quality assurance or project management. The ideal candidate would have a good understanding of autism and mental health and how this impacts people.
You will have an understanding of adult social care services and an awareness of the Care Act 2014, alongside an interest in improving outcomes for people who draw on care and support. Experience of working with a range of stakeholders, managing projects, supporting service development, analysing information or contributing to service improvement initiatives would be beneficial.
You will be able to gather and interpret information from a variety of sources, identify trends and make evidence-based recommendations to support decision-making. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can build positive relationships with providers, colleagues, partners, carers and people who use services. You will be passionate about equality, confident in engaging with a diverse range of individuals and committed to ensuring services reflect the needs of Coventry's communities.
Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is passionate about improving the quality of care and support, committed to collaborative working, and motivated to make a positive difference to the lives of people in Coventry.
If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:
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Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
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Are currently in care or have previously been in care
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If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.
About Coventry
Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.
We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.
To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.
If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies
