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Senior Commissioning Manager (Hybrid) needed in Gloucester, £29.98ph PAYE - Reference: 5299429 \n Hybrid Working - 3 days in office \n As Interim Senior Commissioning Manager, you will lead the Contracts Team within Adult Social Care, ensuring strong oversight of provider performance, contractual compliance, and risk management during a critical period.This is a hands-on leadership role where you will provide operational stability while also driving improvement—supporting the implementation of a new contract management dashboard, strengthening data quality and system use, and enhancing performance insight across services.You will work closely across commissioning, brokerage, finance, and operational teams to ensure contract activity supports both day-to-day delivery and wider strategic priorities. The role also offers the opportunity to help prepare for upcoming changes linked to Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), ensuring processes and governance are robust and future-ready.Alongside leading a team of Contract Officers, you will play a key role in improving contract management practices, supporting value for money, and ensuring services for Gloucestershire residents are effectively delivered. \n Key Responsibilities• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of Contracts Team activity• Maintain a strong focus on provider contractual compliance in line with the Contract Management Framework• Ensure contract activity is accurately recorded and managed across key systems • Support the team in managing operational queries, risks, and escalated provider or contract issues• Undertake line management responsibilities, including supervision and 1:1s and team meetings• Ensure governance, assurance, and reporting arrangements are consistently applied• Triage and coordinate complex issues, working across commissioning, brokerage, operational, and finance teams• Support performance monitoring and reporting, ensuring data quality and system alignment• Build and maintain effective relationships with providers and key stakeholders• Identify and implement improvements to contract management processes, systems use, and compliance \n You will ideally bring:• Strong experience in contract management, commissioning, or provider oversight• A sound understanding of Contract Management Frameworks, compliance, and governance• Experience working with contract management and commissioning systems• Experience of leading teams and providing line management support• The ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively under pressure• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and ability to drive improvement \n \n \n This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis. \n \n If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to quoting the reference number. \n \n Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. \n \n All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. \n \n Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. \n \n You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website \n \n \n

Are you looking to join a progressive and dynamic local government organisation in Central Bristol? If so, this opportunity might be perfect for you! The organisation is looking for a permanent Finance Manager for Children and Education team. The Children and Education Directorate supports all children's services in Bristol, from children in care, asylum seekers and fostering in Social Care, to schools, special education needs, adult education, admissions and transport within Education Services. Focused around support to the Education and Inclusion teams, with a clear element supporting on Home to School Transport and Dedicated Schools Grant. This role only has 1 day a month in the office as a requirement. Key Responsibilities: • All school funding matters, the monitoring and compliance of as well as support, advice and training., • Preparing statutory returns and government claims, such as the Section 251 and Dedication Schools Grant Assurance statements., • Providing finance support to large scale projects such as the Safety Valve Programme, Our Families Transformation and assessing financial implications of new HR and policy initiatives., • Monitoring over £620m of revenue funding and an associated capital programme., • Working with services and stakeholders to support the aims of the organisation. Personal Requirements: • Experience monitoring budgets, assisting in the production of forecasts and leading reporting., • Experience business partnering, working more senior staff, budget managers and those with limited financial understanding. To also include experience of working with complex financial models., • Experience in project management, ideally both in terms of leading financial projects but also scrutinising project management documents to test delivery., • Experience driving through savings through business transformation and restructures. Working Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday Salary: £57,884.00 per annum (dependent on experience)

Location Home based with frequent travel across our communities Hours 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:30 Basis Permanent Salary Up to £35,000 + car allowance & enhanced benefits package About us We are Pegasus Homes Ltd, a vibrant, dynamic business who are proud to design, build, and create high-quality homes with a focus on independent later living for the over 60's. Our current portfolio has some 1100 homes across 44 communities and our developments are beautifully designed offering stunning community living. About our role This is an exciting, newly created role in which you will report to and support our Customer Wellbeing Manager, you will act as the vital link between high-level welfare strategy and localised site operations.Your core responsibilities will include… Resident Support & Case Management • Act as the first point of contact for individual support needs, managing the independent living inbox and responding to non-priority welfare concerns., • Build trusted relationships with residents and their families, providing clear communication and guidance on independent living transitions., • Mobilise across our portfolio to conduct hands-on welfare checks and provide direct support during sensitive periods. Safety & Compliance • Identify, escalate, and co-ordinate safeguarding concerns in partnership with relevant authorities., • Support complaints handling regarding independent living and care services (including Careline and emergency service interactions)., • Provide expert guidance and ‘on-the-day’ support to our Building Community Managers and onsite teams., • Be a point of escalation during the eligibility process and complete assessments where needed. Community Engagement • Champion our Community Engagement strategy including an innovative framework for social, physical, creative, and intellectual activities., • Provide support, training, and resources to onsite teams, assisting with event booking, marketing materials, and fostering a collaborative culture. About you The successful candidate will possess the emotional stamina to handle complex care needs, alongside the organisational skill to manage a diverse regional portfolio. A calm, level-headed approach and a genuine passion for enhancing the lives of older adults are essential. Qualifications & Essential Criteria • NVQ Level 3 or higher in Health and Social Care (Essential), • Formal training in Risk Assessment in Adult Care and Assessment & Eligibility is required., • A valid UK Driving Licence and a genuine willingness to travel across our national portfolio is essential for this field-based role Operational Experience • A proven track record in reactive case management, specifically handling sensitive, urgent, and multifaceted care needs., • Practical experience in identifying and managing safeguarding concerns in strict alignment with Local Authority requirements., • Demonstrable experience in managing complex complaints within a care or independent living environment, ensuring outcomes are both fair and empathetic., • Significant experience acting as the primary welfare link between residents, families, and internal operational teams., • Proven ability to conduct formal assessments and provide documented justification for outcomes., • A background in housing management, older people’s services, or supported housing is highly advantageous. Expertise & Knowledge • A deep understanding of the physiological and psychological challenges facing older adults., • Support complaints handling regarding independent living and care services (including Careline and emergency service interactions) to a satisfactory conclusion., • Sound knowledge of current safeguarding legislation and best practices in resident welfare., • Exceptional verbal and written skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with everyone from residents to senior leadership., • The ability to prioritise a diverse regional caseload, ensuring a rapid and effective localised response. Your attributes • The stamina to provide compassionate grief support and navigate high-stress family dynamics with ease., • A calm, level-headed presence when managing urgent welfare issues or sensitive complaints., • A genuine passion for enhancing the lives of older adults and championing the Pegasus brand values. Good to know • Due to the nature of wellbeing support, a flexible approach to working hours is essential to meet the needs of our residents and respond to urgent situations., • As our developments span the breadth of the country, from the North East to the South West, this position demands a high degree of mobility. You should be a confident long-distance driver who genuinely enjoys the variety of supporting different regions in person. Our benefits & rewards We offer fantastic benefits which look after your Financial, Mental and Physical Wellbeing as we believe it is important that we are able to support our employees across all three of these elements in order to ensure an effective work life balance. By joining us you'll enjoy a benefits package that includes: • Enhanced annual leave & holiday buying scheme, • Contributory pension scheme with additional employer contribution,, • Life Assurance, • Two paid volunteering days per annum, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Health Cash Plan & Virtual GP, • Discounted Gym Membership, • Company Discounts Portal, • Refer a friend scheme and access to internal opportunities Your recruitment journey Once you submit your application, our team will personally review your experience with a human touch. Depending on the role, we may invite you to complete a brief online assessment. From there, you’ll typically move into a one or two-stage interview process. Whether these meetings happen virtually or in person, we’ll always ensure you have the opportunity to visit our communities or offices to get a true feel for life at Pegasus Homes. Whatever the path looks like for your specific role, we promise to keep you updated every step of the way. We are committed to an inclusive workplace and invite applications from all backgrounds, regardless of protected characteristics. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support at any stage of your application, please let us know. Please note that in accordance with UK law, we can only consider applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK. If you have the skills & experience we are looking for we'd love to hear from you!

Salary Skilled Worker Social Worker: £38,220 per annum. To help us to achieve our vision we focus on making Adult Social Care a place where people want to work and feel supported to deliver quality practice so they can focus on people first. Adults Social Worker role, currently registered with SWE

The team has a supportive and engaged management structure including an Integrated Social Care Manager, Deputy Social Care Managers, Social Work Leads, Social Care Leads, Senior Social Workers, Social Workers, Social Care Practitioners and an administration team. The Senior Social Worker role could

Gloucestershire County Council - Adult Social Care in Gloucester is seeking a Deputy Social Care Manager to lead the Learning Disabilities Team and support frontline and strategic management. The post combines leadership with frontline social care, offering a collaborative environment, flexible work

Day Webster are currently recruiting for an experienced Band 8a Social Worker - Adult Social Care. If you would like to find out more about this opportunity contact me at (url removed) What you need – Role requirements Adults experience Valid Driver’s licence Degree or Diploma in

A respected legal recruitment agency is seeking an Adult Social Care Solicitor to join a public sector organization in the West Midlands. This locum position spans an initial 3-6 months and involves managing a varied caseload, including court of protection applications and providing general legal ad

Sellick Partnership is seeking an Adult Social Care Lawyer to join a local authority on a permanent basis. The role involves providing legal advice, advocacy and drafting of court documents across community care, Mental Capacity, and related legislation, with experience in high-stakes public sector

Sellick Partnership is seeking an Adult Social Care Lawyer to join a local authority on a permanent basis, offering hybrid working in Yorkshire. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years PQE in adult social care law, strong drafting and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex cases and

GP Training Practice in South Somerset seeks a General Practitioner to join a genuinely manageable workload with strong MDT support.The role offers a structured clinical model designed to keep workload safe, sustainable and collaborative.Typically 4+ sessions per week with no evenings or weekends, a

Duties will include (but are not limited to): Managing own caseload and undertaking advocacy where requiredCaseload will comprise the full range of adult social care matters, including proceedings and applications under the Mental Cap

A genuinely manageable and highly supported GP workload.This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive GP Training Practice in South Somerset offering strong workload control, excellent MDT support and the feel of a smaller practice backed by the resilience of a larger organisation.The pract

Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer. Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.

Seeking an Adult Social Care Lawyer for Halton Borough Council in Widnes to provide legal advice and representation in adult social care matters, including Court of Protection and safeguarding.

Sellick Partnership is currently working in partnership with our long-standing Local Authority client in the recruitment of an experienced Adult Social Care Locum. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience for this adult social care role, please apply now or contact Natalie Ferguson i

The Housing Advocate will improve housing environments and standards in social care services, assessing properties, and liaising with landlords.

Career development opportunities, including fully funded qualifications.

Holiday Cottage Cleaner - Polruan.We’re looking for a Holiday Cottage Cleaner to prepare our popular holiday cottages in South East Cornwall, located between Polruan and Polperro in the riverside position of Pont Quay and in the picturesque village of Lansallos.This role is based on annualised hou

As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we're here to help look after the wellbeing of the nation. Ideally, you have experience of working in healthcare administration or on reception.

Career & Personal Development training. A typical day in the life of a Membercare Assistant:. We are currently looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Membercare Assistant to join our team!.

It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. This role involves travelling across North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland

Shift Pattern: 3 days per week, covering Monday to Sunday, with 2 weekend shifts.Work Base: Office based with travel.Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference every day?.We are seeking compassionate and motivated Support Workers who are committed to making a genuine difference

Your responsibilities will include: Providing a safe, nurturing and structured environment Building positive, trusting relationships with young people Supporting care plans and adapting to individual needs Assisting with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning and routines Acting as a key work

Providing day-to-day trauma informed support set out in the childs care plan, to meet the childs day to day. We offer high-quality, specialist care to some of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable children in society. Every young person in our care is supported by a team of experienced, empathetic s

We require candidates with at least 12 months of experience in social care, ready to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.

Working directly with young people who may have experienced trauma, family breakdowns or care leaving, helping them to develop social skills, access education, training and employment. My client is a well-established provider of high-quality care to young people (aged 16 to 18).

Operating multiple children's homes, supported accommodation services and specialist training settings, they have a strong track record of delivering high-quality care and investing in their staff. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a newly opened service while benefiting from the stabili

Are you a Support Worker looking to make a meaningful difference? Join us at Transforming Support, where you'll help change lives and ensure quality care for those who need it most. At Transforming Support, we're dedicated to empowering adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health challe

Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification. We are recruiting Support Workers to provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to children with complex needs, including autism, learning disabilities, mental health needs, and behaviours that may challenge. Minimum 1 year’s care experien

MedGen Healthcare is seeking compassionate, resilient, and dedicated. Assist with daily living activities, including personal care, mealtimes, hygiene, and maintaining a structured routine. Implement behaviour support plans and positive behaviour strategies in line with care plans.

This role is ideal for carers who are confident, respectful, and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Healthcare Support Worker - 12-Hour Shifts (Complex Care). Personal care delivered safely and with dignity.

This isn't just a job in care—it's an opportunity to help people do the things they love, build meaningful relationships and enjoy the ordinary moments that make life extraordinary.

About the Role Lead shifts, support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager, mentor Residential Support Workers and deliver high-quality therapeutic care in a safe and nurturing environment. Complete care records, risk assessments and incident reports. Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or

Experience in supported housing would also be highly advantageous as would understanding and knowledge of the harmful effects associated with rough sleeping, homelessness, drug and alcohol misuse and offending in relation to health, social welfare, housing, employability and personal relationships.

Locum Family Support Worker - non-caseholding £18 - £20 per hour Gloucestershire NonStop Consulting is working with one of the most reputable children's charities in the country in order to help them find a Family Support Worker who can join them on a locum basis for several mo

Key Requirements: Social Work qualification (BA/MA or equivalent) Current Social Work England (SWE) registration Experience working with adults with learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health needs Sound knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding Full UK driving li

A Level 2 diploma in Care or equivalent experience (or willing to study towards it). This role is all about care, respect and practical support that improves lives. This role gives you the chance to grow your career while making a difference where it matters most.

You will serve as the primary anchor and trusted point of contact for at-risk young people, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), students with SEMH and additional needs.

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Complex Care Support Worker - Stowmarket Job Description Clover Care Group is one of the UKs leading complex care providers and is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. Responsibilities · Deliver personalised care in

We are looking for candidates with experience supporting individuals in mental health, supported living, Crisis, community care, and similar care settings. Zentar Healthcare is recruiting experienced Mental Health Support Workers for flexible agency shifts across CORNWALL. This is a great opportunit

Job Type: Agency / Temporary Hours: Flexible Ad Hoc Shifts (Days, Nights, Weekends & Bank Holidays Available) About the Role AA Euro Healthcare is currently recruiting Support Workers to provide high-quality care and support for a well-established social care provider in Bedfordshire. As a Suppor

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on (phone numb. We are currently seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a busy Children in care Team based in North Somerset. North Somerset Council is seeking an experienced Social

Healthcare Support Worker - Live In (Complex Care). This role is ideal for carers who are confident, respectful, and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Personal care delivered safely and with dignity.

Interaction Health and Social Care know that by looking after our Support workers, they will look after our customer's, it really is that simple. As a Support worker, you will commit to Delivering care with our customers enabling them to live independently close to family and friends, supporting the