Senior Commissioner - Adults and Health

Overview

About The Role

Working with a variety of stakeholders, you will transform services and deliver positive outcomes for Newham’s Autistic residents and those with Learning Disabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Representing the Council in respect of Autism and Learning Disabilities in all aspects of health, social care, and wellbeing.
• Overseeing the refresh and delivery of the Adults Learning Disability Action Plan.
• Leading the transformation of Supported Accommodation for Autistic residents and those with Learning Disabilities.
• Supporting residents transitioning from child to adulthood.

About You

You will have:

• In-depth knowledge of working with Autistic people and those with Learning Disabilities.
• Experience in the commissioning cycle.
• A track record of delivering resident outcomes through managing staff, budgets, and services.
• Strong organizational skills and political awareness.

Newham Council welcome applications from exceptional individuals who are committed to creating an improved future for Newham Council's Autistic residents and those with Learning Disabilities.

About Newham Council

The London Borough of Newham is well positioned with access to major networks in London and the South East, with excellent public transport links.

Newham has a thriving arts quarter and is home to the University of East London, as well as a large housing regeneration programme.