About the role
This is an exciting opportunity, to work across the Public Health service supporting a range of functions relating to improving health outcomes across the local population. We are looking for Commissioning Support Officer (Supplementary substance misuse & Treatment) to work within the team dedicated to Drug and Alcohol Services. This post will be based in West Northants Council, but you will be expected to work across both West and North Council’s to provide a Countywide offer in relation to substance misuse.
The role can make a real difference and have a positive impact to our residents, and on the communities of Northamptonshire. By choosing to work with West Northants (and North Northants Council), you will get the chance to work alongside some fantastic providers, and really see the positive work they already do in the communities, and you get the opportunity to contribute to this going forward.
What will you be doing?
The role includes monitoring, reporting and matrix management of services. This is a fast-paced environment, within the local authority. You will be in regular contact with third sector providers, other areas of the public sector and government departments including the Office for Health Improvement & Disparities and the Department for Levelling Up, Communities & Housing.
About you
You will need to be able to work under pressure and be extremely well organised, taking a pro-active approach to your workload. We’ll need you to have a proven track record of delivering excellent customer service, project work and be able to ensure work is carried out to a high standard within agreed KPIs. With highly developed interpersonal skills you will be confident in developing and delivery communications to a variety of stakeholders. You’ll be competent in Microsoft packages and data analysis as well.
The role will require someone who can think creatively and develop innovative ways of delivering grant funded drug, alcohol, and housing related support services. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, would love to hear from you.
Applications that do not meet the essential criteria will not be processed. And candidates who have submitted an application previously will unfortunately not be considered on this occasion.
Proposed dates for the interviews: 21st July and 24th July.
Our benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.
- Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
- Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
- Car Lease scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).
- Our West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.
- Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.
The council is in the process of implementing a new pay structure and terms and conditions which will be applicable to this role. The outcome could result in a future variation to the advertised salary, and this will be discussed at interview.
About us
We’re a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history. As a new authority, we’re embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.
Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.
At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.
When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.
Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.
West Northants Council, where careers thrive.
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