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Slough Borough Council is seeking an experienced Interim Strategic Commissioner (Prevention & Carers) to join the Adult Social Care Strategic Commissioning team on a short-term basis. This is a key strategic role focused on shaping and delivering two priority areas: Developing and leading the Prevention Strategy, strengthening early intervention, independence, and community-based support; Leading the creation and delivery of an All-Age Carers Strategy, ensuring unpaid carers across Slough are identified, valued, and effectively supported. You will also provide line management and supervision for two team members, supporting delivery across both workstreams.
Job Responsibility
Lead cross-council collaboration with Housing, Public Health, ICBs, and VCSE partners
Develop a system-wide approach to prevention: preventing, reducing, and delaying care needs
Strengthen community and voluntary sector partnerships
Use data and insight to understand demand and target resources effectively
Maximise impact of prevention and early intervention services
Ensure effective use of funding streams (e.g. BCF, Public Health, DFGs)
Drive smarter investment decisions and reduce service duplication
Co-produce an All-Age Carers Strategy with key partners
Improve identification, recognition, and support for unpaid carers
Strengthen cross-sector collaboration and information sharing
Enhance access to support, guidance, and wellbeing services
Build stronger community, education, and employer engagement networks
Requirements
Strong background in Adult Social Care commissioning
Proven experience working with or within the VCSE sector
Deep understanding of prevention, early intervention, and carers services
Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership skills
Ability to operate at a systems level and translate strategy into delivery