Programme Lead

Job Details:

Salary range: £58,197 - £61,347 per annum
Work location: 145 King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 9JT
Hours per week: 36.00
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 29 March 2024
Interview date: 17 and 18 April 2024
Contact details for Informal discussion: Johan van Wijgerden, Strategic Lead, via email: JOHAN.VANWIJGERDEN@LBHF.GOV.UK or Rebecca Richardson via email: Rebecca.richardson@lbhf.gov.uk

About the role

Hammersmith & Fulham, rated nationally by Ofsted as one of the top Local Authorities, never stops moving forward. Our focus is to act with love and compassion so the most vulnerable among us are looked after. Our ambition is to increase the quality of our practice and the work with vulnerable adults to sustain positive change. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision.

We are seeking x2 experienced Programme Leads who are able to offer end-to-end strategic commissioning support throughout the independent living commissioning cycle. They will delivery commissioning, transformation and service improvements activity across a portfolio of adult social care. The services we commission range from transitioning into adulthood to elderly people in nursing homes but these two roles are likely to focus on “support at home” (also known as homecare) and learning disabilities.

You will be innovative and demonstrate leadership acumen. With an understanding of what excellence looks like and the commitment to genuinely shape the future with residents, you will need to build and maintain effective partnerships. An ability to work at pace, dynamic thinking and strong resilience is needed to support us into the next part of our journey.

It is an exciting opportunity for someone who is not afraid to think differently. The days of traditional approaches are in the past and we are proud that Hammersmith & Fulham is a leading light on co-production with residents and is better for it.
Co-production is the way we work together with residents to improve things and make change happen.

We want our co-produced Vision for Independent Living to drive everything we do so Independent Living becomes a reality for residents. This means the focus of our work must be about promoting rights, equality and inclusion. Independent Living comes from Disabled people’s ideas and thinking. It is about having full access to all the things we need to live a good life such as jobs, family and friends, housing, leisure, access to transport and enough money. It is also about having the right health services and personal support. That is why we use The Social Model of Disability which is about removing the barriers and discrimination that Disabled people face so we can all be included.

Our approach to commissioning and partnerships must be built on these foundations. It will mean building local capacity, investing in resident-led organisations, creating the conditions for genuine self-directed support, innovation and local services to promote Independent Living. We need to facilitate the best use of resources recognising the fantastic and diverse community capacity here in Hammersmith & Fulham as seen in its vital response to the pandemic.

As Programme Lead for Adult Social Care you will be part of the wider commissioning team charged with transforming the way the commissioning operates so that it can deliver excellence through Compassion and Ruthless Financial Efficiency

In return you will be joining a strong passionate commissioning team with opportunities to develop further. Working with colleagues across, health, economy, housing and leisure are just some of the key partnerships that we have.

Our mission is to be the best council. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision. If you’re looking to develop your career in a fast-paced, professional environment whilst making a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Click here for the Role Profile.

Our People Values:

How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining ‘who we are’. We are looking for people who can build this into everything they do.

We are fair
We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinion of others, and promote benefits and opportunities for all.

We are caring
We care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success.

We are collaborators
We work together for a better society. We work with our residents, businesses, schools, third sector and others for better outcomes for everyone.

We are driven
We will only settle for the very best. We seek to continually improve and put our residents, customers and businesses at the heart of everything we do.

Our commitment to you:

At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working Click HERE to find out more.

We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents.

It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

To explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to achieve this please click HERE.

Asking for Adjustments

We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format, please contact us at resourcing-peopleandtalent@lbhf.gov.uk or by post to The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU