Quality and Contracts Officer

Summary: The Quality and Contracts Officer role involves overseeing the contracting and quality of service delivery with independent sector adult social care providers. The position requires collaboration with health and social care partners to ensure contracts align with the County Council's vision for promoting independent living. The role also includes managing market engagement and sustainability plans, supporting pilot projects, and monitoring the performance of commissioned services. This is a fixed-term position with opportunities for both full-time and part-time work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee contracting and quality of service delivery with independent sector adult social care providers.
• Collaborate with health and social care partners and individuals with lived experiences.
• Manage a portfolio of providers to deliver independent social care contracts.
• Shape contracts aligned with the County Council’s vision for independent living.
• Manage day-to-day market engagement and sustainability plans.
• Support pilot projects and changes to contracting processes.
• Coordinate meetings and forums for provider collaborative arrangements.
• Monitor quality and performance of commissioned social care services.

Key Skills:

• Understanding of contract management and the contract management cycle.
• Experience in social care or related fields.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Knowledge of market engagement and sustainability strategies.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of vulnerable groups.

Salary (Rate): 37938

City: Nottinghamshire

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: Hybrid

IR35 Status: Fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other