Job Introduction
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative, ambitious programme of work in Staffordshire. If you are looking for a challenge in an organisation and system that has bold ambitions, this could be the role for you.
Main Responsibility
Driving the development of a new partnership approach for people with multiple complex needs and aspirations:
- co-producing the design of the programme with partners (probation, mental health services, housing etc) and people with lived experience.
- engaging with partner agencies to secure their commitment to the programme.
- overseeing the initial implementation of the programme.
Supporting colleagues in the commissioning team to ensure that the wider goals of the drug/alcohol programme are achieved, including:
- Liaison with service providers.
- Ensuring providers' compliance with contractual responsibilities.
The Ideal Candidate
You will:
- Bring drive, energy and enthusiasm to their work.
- Be a self-starter and is able to work with a good degree of independence.
- Take responsibility for delivering agreed objectives.
- Like to find creative solutions to varied problems/issues.
- Have experience and understanding of the challenges of partnership working for adults with complex needs and aspirations.
- Have commissioning and/or project management experience.
If you would like to find out more about the post please contact either Jo Robinson at Joanna.robinson@staffordshire.gov.uk or Lucy Hegarty at lucy.hegarty@staffordshire.gov.uk
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Silver Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
