Commissioning & Quality Assurance Officer – Bury Council
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As a Commissioning & Quality Assurance Officer, you will work closely with Commissioning Managers and Strategic Leads to support the delivery of the Council’s strategic vision for a diverse, sustainable, and high-quality health and social care market for the residents of Bury.
You will collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Integrated Care Board (ICB), health partners, providers, and other key agencies, to effectively discharge your responsibilities.
A key aspect of the role is supporting providers to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care while ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, statutory obligations, and quality standards. You will maintain oversight of a diverse portfolio of services, including:
- Care at Home (Domiciliary Care)
- Residential Care Homes
- Nursing Homes
- Supported Living Services
- Day Opportunities and Day Services
- Extra Care Housing
- Other commissioned health and social care services
Through quality assurance activity, contract monitoring, provider engagement, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives, you will help drive high standards of care, support market sustainability, and contribute to positive outcomes for people who draw on care and support services in Bury.
You will be expected to be a team player, have regulatory knowledge about regulated activities, problem-solving, communication skills, risk management with ability to prioritise, behaviour and values that align with Bury Council LET`S behaviours etc
This post reports to: Saheed Lawal, Strategic Lead, Integrated Commissioning
Previous experience in working with regulated health and social care providers is desirable.
Normal hours of work are 37 hours per week based around the usual business working week. Dependent on service requirements, you may be required to work on a rota basis.
For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Saheed Lawal via s.lawal@bury.gov.uk to arrange a suitable time to meet/discuss.
