Job Description

Interim Strategic Commissioner (Prevention & Carers)

Location: Slough, Berkshire (Hybrid)
Rate: 500.00 per day (Umbrella)
Contract: Interim

We are recruiting an experienced Interim Strategic Commissioner (Prevention & Carers) to join Adult Social Care in Slough. This is a high-impact strategic role focused on developing prevention-focused services and leading the All-Age Carers Strategy across the local system.

You will work across the Council, NHS, and VCSE partners to drive innovation, improve outcomes, and ensure effective use of resources in prevention, early intervention, and carers support.

Key Responsibilities

Prevention

• Lead the development and delivery of a Prevention Strategy across Adult Social Care.
• Work in partnership with Housing, Public Health, ICB commissioners, and VCSE organisations.
• Strengthen prevention, early intervention, and community-based support models.
• Use data and insight to understand demand and target resources effectively.
• Measure and evaluate the impact of prevention and early help initiatives.
• Support effective use of funding streams including BCF, Public Health grants, and DFG.
• Strengthen VCSE and neighbourhood-based partnerships to reduce demand on statutory services.

Carers Strategy

• Lead co-production and delivery of an All-Age Carers Strategy.
• Improve identification and recognition of unpaid carers across the system.
• Enhance access to information, advice, guidance, and support services.
• Strengthen multi-agency collaboration across health, social care, education, and employers.
• Promote community engagement and sustainable carers support networks.

Leadership

• Provide line management and supervision to two members of staff.
• Act as a key strategic leader within Adult Social Care commissioning.

About You

• Proven experience in Adult Social Care commissioning at a senior level.
• Strong background working with or alongside the VCSE sector.
• Experience developing prevention, early intervention, or carers strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strong systems thinking with the ability to translate strategy into delivery.
• Experience managing complex partnerships and funding streams.

This is an excellent opportunity to shape prevention and carers services in Slough, driving meaningful system change and improving outcomes for local residents.

Apply today to find out more. For more Information, contact Natasha Haddon.